Indeed, Allah is appreciative and all knowing

(Surah Al Baqarah, Ayat: 158)

MESSAGES

From The Editor's Desk

HA News is in your hands. The Magazine presents exciting, stimulating

and incisive details of the Housing Authoritys development projects,
its policies and initiatives in a kaleidoscopic form. DHA City Karachi
(DCK), the upcoming residential cum commercial scheme of Karachi has made
speedy inroads in the arena of progress and development. The present edition
of the Magazine covers wide range of events encompassing completion of the
state-of-the-art DCK Master Plan, DCK Ground Breaking Ceremony and the
ongoing development works in DHA.
Inspiration, resolution and exuberance constitute the versatile approach
with which DHA is moving ahead towards achieving its cherished goals. DHA,
true to its reputation has successfully launched new and unique projects as a
trendsetter in the field of housing and community living in the country.
A feature article on Central Control Cell established to facilitate residents in
completion of all formalities involved in approval of Building Plan for construction
of houses in DHA is both informative and educative. Another report highlights
various aspects of the reinvigorated strategy of DHA, which has given impetus
to the ongoing fast-track infrastructure development of DHA Phase-VIII.
The establishment of DHA Suffa University is an event of great significance.
The University will provide higher technical education in the disciplines of
engineering, medical and management sciences. A comprehensive report on
the efficacy and salient features of the University included in the magazine will
provide an interesting reading.
The Residents Forum is a lively section which echoes the aspirations and
expectations of residents of DHA. An interesting article on Charles Dickens in
Periscope Section provides a refreshing and fascinating reading. An essay on
Imagination for Creative Living gives tips for success in life.
We thank all those who contributed for the Magazine in the form of articles
and write-ups and hope that DHA staff, residents and others will continue to
use the medium of DHA News to give expression to their valuable thoughts and
experiences

DHA News
presents exciting,
stimulating and
incisive details
of the Housing
Authoritys
development
projects, its
policies and
initiatives in a
kaleidoscopic
form. The
present edition
of the Magazine
covers wide
range of events
encompassing
DCK Project and
the ongoing
development
works in DHA.

Happy Reading !
Lt Col (Retd) Syed Rafat Hussain Naqvi
Editor
To climb steep hills requires a slow pace at first. William Shakespeare
DHA News 2012-13

CONTENTS DHA NEWS 2012-13

MESSAGES
COMD 5 Corps & PEB, DHA
Administrator DHA
Readers Write

DEVELOPMENT WORKS
01
02
03

ABOUT DHA

PROJECTS
27
29
31
33
35
43

CURRENT EVENTS
Highlights from the Annual Meeting of DHA Governing Body
DHA Executive Board Meeting: Mega Projects
Annual Budget DHA
DHA City Karachi: Steering Committee Meeting
Administrator Visits DHA City Karachi Site

51
53

Miscellaneous Projects

55

RESIDENTS FORUM

Defence Housing Authority, Karachi

05
Corps Commander Visits DHA Main Office
08
Bidding Farewell to the Ex-Administrator DHA
09
Welcoming the New Administrator DHA
09
Central Control Cell: A Facilitator to Fast Track Construction
Process 10
DCK Curtain Raising Seminar
14
Ground Breaking Ceremony of DHA City Karachi
15
In the fond memory of late Air Cdre Akmal Abbas Khan
16
Administrators Address
17
DHA Directors Conference
17
Progressive Update on DHA Development
18
Free DHA Medical Camp
20
Capt Farhan Ali Shaheed Park
21
DHA - Security and Surveillance Project
22
Digitalization of DHA
23
Computerized Management System: DHA
24
Finance Department: DHA
25
Club Secretarys Conference
25

DHA City Karachi: A Dream Turns into Reality

DHA City Karachi - Sustainable Master Planning &
Infrastructure Design
DHA City Karachi: The First Planned, Sustainable
and Green City of Pakistan
DHA City Karachi: Immediate Action Plan and
Short Term Development Plan
DCK - A Progressive Residential Project
DHA Waterfront Projects

Major Engineering Projects

Infrastructure Development of DHA Phase-VIII

45
46
47
48
49

Association of Defence Residents Visits DHA

57

Fumigation Campaign

57

Anniversary Function of DRS

58

Appreciating the effort - A Letter by a Resident

59

Public Notice for DHA Residents

59

Pak-China Foundation Friendship Walk

60

Sahil, DHA Phase-VIII Extension, Karachi

60

DHA Services - A Trusted Name

61

EDUCATION
DHA Suffa University

63

Defence Authority Degree College for Women Ph-VIII

66

Defence Authority College for Women Ph-VII Ext.

68

Defence Authority Degree College

70

Defence Authority Model High School Phase IV

71

Defence Public School (O&A Levels) Phase-VIII

72

DA SKBZ College (O&A Levels)

73

Defence Public School (O&A Levels) Seaview

74

Defence Authority Model High School Ph-VII

75

Beach Cleaning Campaign by DA SKBZ College

75

Defence Authority Model High School Beach View

76

Defence Authority Iqra Model School

76

Defence Authority Neelum High School

77

DHA Montessori

77

Defence Authority Junior Model School Darakhshan

78

Defence Authority Tooba High School

78

Defence Authority Kids Campus O&A Levels

79

Defence Authority Montessori Teachers Training Institute

79

LIBRARY

CLUB
Defence Authority Creek Club
Defence Authority Country & Golf Club
Defence Authority Marina Club
Defence Authority Club
Defence Authority Sunset Club
Defence Authority Beach View Club
Defence Authority Zamzama Club
Creek Vistas Community Center

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82
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88

ENVIRONMENT & HORTICULTURE

Pakistan Flower Show 2012
Garden Competition 2012
Merits of Jogging
Food Street in DHA
Horticulture Directorate
Beach Cleaning Campaign

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94

Grand Book Fair - Central Library DHA

100

Book Launching Ceremony: DCL

102

Book Fair DHA Library

102

GENERAL
A New Security Plan for DHA

103

Workshop on Strategic Management Training: DHA

104

Human Resource Management: DHA

105

DHA Administration Directorate

105

In the Line of Duty

106

Bring Culprit to Justice

106

PERISCOPE

HEALTH & SPORTS

Pakistan Open Golf Championship
Inaugural Twenty-20 Cricket Tournament
Bilal Macdi Memorial Golf Tournament
Water Therapy
Good Oral Hygiene

99

Celebrating 21 Years of Enlightening DHA

95
96
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97

Charles Dickens - A Prolific Writer

Significance of Friday (Zohar) Prayer in Islam
Develop your Imagination for Creative Living
Dengue Awareness Note
Cradle of Civilization

107
108
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EDITORIAL BOARD
Patron in chief

Brig Muhammad Abdullah

Advisor

Brig (Retd) Inam Karim, T.Bt

Editor

Lt Col (Retd) Syed Rafat Hussain Naqvi

2B, East Street, Phase-I, DHA Karachi-75500, Pakistan

Tel: (021) 35886401-5, UAN: 111-589-589, Fax: (021) 35886406
Email: dha@dhakarachi.org, Website: www.dhakarachi.org

DEFENCE HOUSING AUTHORITY, KARACHI

A Progressive Vision for the Future

MESSAGES

President Executive Board DHA

And Commander 5 Corps

t is a great pleasure for me to address the residents and the staff of the
Defence Officers Housing Authority through the annual issue of DHA
News. The Magazine provides an ideal opportunity to interact with all
the stake holders and to apprise them about the imprints of the futuristic
strategy adopted for further progress and development of DHA.
DHA has come a long way in emerging as the largest, most
prestigious and leading residential estate in the country. A number of
mega projects including DHA City Karachi on Super Highway and the
ongoing fast-track infrastructure development works in DHA Phase-VIII
are some of the remarkable initiatives of the Housing Authority which
deserve commendation. DHA management must ensure speedy and
quality implementation of these projects as per the highest standards of
professional and engineering excellence.
It is heartening that concerted efforts in multiple directions are being
made to maintain the stature of DHA as a modern, efficient and vibrant
organization. I am confident that management and staff of DHA will spare
no efforts in maintaining DHAs role as the trendsetter in the country.
While DHA management must respond effectively to the needs of its
residents; it is imperative that the staff and the residents of DHA should
put up collective efforts in complete unison and harmony for achieving
the goals of healthy, secure and happy civic life.

While DHA
management
must respond
eec vely to
the needs of its
residents; it is
impera ve that
the sta and the
residents of DHA
should put up
collec ve eorts
in complete
unison and
harmony for
achieving the
goals of healthy,
secure and
happy civic life.

I expect DHA staff to continue working hard with utmost zeal, devotion and dedication to
serve the residents to the best of their abilities. It is their solemn duty to build upon the trust
of the Organization and to uphold the good name, reputation and credibility of DHA at all
times.
I wish DHA and its management all the best in their efforts for their future plans. May Allah
Almighty always be with you Ameen.
Lt Gen Muhammad Ijaz Chaudhry, HI (M)
Commander 5 Corps &
President Executive Board DHA
Years teach us more than books. Berthold Auerbach
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Administrator DHA

t is a matter of immense pleasure for me to interact with the residents

of Pakistan Defence Officers Housing Authority and to convey my
best wishes and compliments to them on the eve of publication of
DHA News 2012 issue.
DHA over the years has come a long way to symbolize as an efficient,
friendly and a well-managed organization that provides a versatile
living environment to its residents. The high standards of housing and
community living attained by the Defence Housing Authority have been
made possible due to the utmost dedication and hard work of the staff
at DHA who have admirably contributed to the needs of the residents.
I, as Administrator of DHA, would like to reassure the residents that the
DHA will continue to do its utmost for maintaining the status of Defence
Housing Authority as one of the best residential estates of the country.

I, as the new
Administrator of
DHA, would like
to reassure the
residents that the
Housing Authority
will continue to
do its utmost for
maintaining the
status of DHA
as one of the
best residential
estates of the
country.

The upcoming DHA City Karachi (DCK) project on Super Highway

is indeed a testimony of DHAs credibility and stability as a strong
organization in the field of housing and development in the country. DHA will leave no stone
unturned to ensure that this unique project is transformed into reality at the earliest. The
project has all the potential to become a model for future cities in the country and abroad.
Speedy completion of infrastructure development works in DHA Phase-VIII, revival of DHA
Cogen plant and the stalled DHA waterfront projects present some formidable challenges
for the Housing Authority. I am confident that we will meet these challenges and accomplish
the desired goals successfully.
I am sure that the staff at DHA imbued with a spirit of commitment and dedication will
rise to all the challenges and measure up to the expectations of the residents. I wish the DHA
team as well as all the residents success in their endeavours.

Brig Muhammad Abdullah

Administrator DHA
Skill and confidence are an unconquered army. George Herbert
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Since many years, DHA
has been publishing an
impressive magazine
entitled
as
DHA
NEWS. It contains
useful
information
concerning
various
aspects
of
civic
facilities, details about
current and future
projects,
interesting
articles and coverage
of important events.
Magazine has valuable
comments and suggestions from the residents/
readers which are helpful in improving efficiency of
DHA and making it the best residential area in this
metropolitan and cosmopolitan city. Each publication
appears better than the previous one.
Mr. Zafar Iqbal President DRS
I, on behalf of the Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air
Force, write to thank you for sending him a copy
of the Defence Housing Authority Karachis Annual
Magazine DHA NEWS. It is, indeed, a thoughtful
gesture for which he is grateful.
I, on behalf of the Chief of the Air Staff, extend to
you the assurances of his highest considerations,
and wish you success in your future endeavors.
Air Commodore Noman Ahmed
Secretary to the Chief of the Air Staff
I am a senior resident and I thank you for
sending me the copy of the Annual Publication
of the Defence Officers Housing Authority. I
was very impressed by it, the contents are
interesting, creative and well composed. I find
the article titled About DHA very interesting
as well as very informative. Likewise the articles
under the heading PROJECTS show that DHA
is carrying on work of important needs.

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a
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t
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Like always it was a great privilege and pleasure to

pursue DHA News. The treaties displays a refreshing
get up and a new set up, replete with enlightening
and intellectually stimulating features and densely
packed with most authentic information about all
ongoing and upcoming projects details as it was
direct from horses mouth.
Most sincerely, I extended my felicitations and best
wishes to the Editor and the editorial staff of DHA
News.
Lt Cdr (R) Prof Zawwar Hussain
It was pleasure to have gone through DHA News
As a resident of the society I feel satisfied that the
concerned authorities are mindful of our problems
and working hard to improve the living environment
of DHA.
Group Captain (Retd) Ashfaq Ahmed
Resident DHA
DHA News provides the recent progress of the
Defence Housing Authority in a very comprehensive
manner. It updates the readers about the present
and upcoming advancement in every department/
directorate. It covers the activities of DAEIs in a very
colourful manner with detailed reports. The hard work
put in by the editorial team is highly commendable.
Ms. Ayesha Wasty
Principal

Mr. A. A. Shareef
Advocate Supreme Court
Victory belongs to the most persevering. Napoleon Bonaparte
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Authority, Karachi

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DHA

A Residential Estate Par Excellence

By Lt Col (Retd) Syed Rafat Hussain Naqvi

efence Housing Authority Karachi as the

name implies, primarily came into being for
the welfare of the serving and retired officers
of the Armed Forces of Pakistan. The Housing
Society, which made a humble beginning with a
mere 76.2 acres of land, has come a long way.
This mostly barren land at that time was developed
through meticulous master planning, provision of
enviable civic facilities and creating quality living
environments for its residents. Through planned
development over the years DHA has gained a
status which now serves as a benchmark for quality
community living in Pakistan.

affluent and a safe haven for the investors. But

that does not mean that the Authority has rested
on its laurels, the struggle to achieve better than
ever is perpetual and untiring. DHA in the recent
past has launched and completed a number of
landmark projects of great significance. These
new development projects will go a long way
in maintaining the versatility and efficacy of the
Housing Authority. Moreover, determined efforts in
multilateral directions are being constantly made to
revitalise DHA.
The year 2012 can be termed as a defining
period in the perennial history of DHA Karachi
as it witnessed a host of development activities
specially the DHA City Karachi (DCK) project which
is making new inroads and heralding a brighter

DHA of yester years.

DHA has thus emerged as the largest and the most

prestigious residential estate of the country, through
well-managed and regulated administration. It
provides the best educational, recreational, cultural
and civic facilities to its residents in an aesthetically
creative living environment. These essential factors
have made the DHAs land precious real estate
property.
DHA is a first-choice residential area for the

Main Office DHA Karachi.

There are no gains without pains. Adlai Stevenson

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future for Karachi. The DCK master plan has
been completed in a record period of 12 months
followed by the ground breaking of the project
thus setting pace for the fast track development of
DCK. A proactive strategy to give a new impetus to
the fast-track infrastructure development of PhaseVIII, establishment of DHA Suffa University for
higher education in the disciplines of engineering,
medical and management sciences, adopting
a forward-looking strategy for early revival of
stalled DHA Cogen Power & Desalination Plant,
fixing of Security Cameras at focal locations in
DHA for effective monitoring/surveillance of the
area and implementation of a new Security Plan
for enhancing security in DHA are some of the
significant achievements of the Housing Authority
which are a sources of pride and accomplishment
for the administration.
DHA City Karachi (DCK)
DHA City Karachi (DCK) is an upcoming
residential-cum-commercial project on Super
Highway spanning over an area 20,000 acres,
comprising residential, commercial and mixed use
elements. The project is strategically situated at a
distance of 35 km from the Karachi Airport and 26

Ex-President Executive Board with Administrator DHA

and Project Director DCK at DHA City Karachi site.

km from the Toll Plaza. DCK has been envisioned

as The First Sustainable City of Pakistan, which
will serve as a model for the future independent
cities in the country. The aim is to plan and build a
city, which provides its citizens a safe, comfortable,
efficient and beautiful lifestyle. DHA City Karachi

holds great promise as a trendsetter project which

will be a beacon of inspiration and guidance for
others to emulate.
Infrastructure Development DHA Phase-VIII
DHA Phase-VIII is spread over an area of 4151
Acres of reclaimed land and remained undeveloped
since the last three decades. A fresh Master Plan
for Development of Phase-VIII was prepared
by renowned consultant based on which the
infrastructure development is going on at full pace.
There are 6 Sectors in Phase-VIII (A to E & E8). In
Sector-A & B the infrastructure development works
have been completed and the Sectors have been
opened for construction. Infrastructure Development
of Sector A & B includes roads carpeting, sewerage,
water supply, electric works and street lights.
Construction of major arterial roads in entire PhVIII (RD 03-08) is also completed. Simultaneously
development of other sectors including sectors C, D
and E-8 is progressing as planned.
Information Computer Technology
Information Computer Technology (ICT) is
no longer a luxury but a necessity for large
organizations to meet customers expectations.
MIS department at DHA Karachi is executing multidimensional role in providing back-end IT support
to various DHA establishments as well as taking
initiatives for introducing technological solutions for
reducing manual work.
Computerization of various DHA departments is
also in process. One of the most advanced financial
management system is being implemented at
Finance Department, this system will be integrated
with all other revenue centers to achieve central
reporting and business intelligence. Another
initiative is to preserve the important documents
in digital format; these digital documents are
linked with plot system to minimize the physical file
movements and retrieval time. With the joint efforts
of MIS Branch and Transfer & Record Directorate,
a project has been completed where important
documents and files of more than 75,000 plots
have been digitized.

You are never a loser until you quit trying. Mike Ditka
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of-the-art combined cycle power plant. Later the
plant was taken over by AEI which could not run it
consistently for more than a year and the plant is
non-operational since May 2010.

Front view of DHA Suffa University.

DHA Suffa University (DSU)

The process for establishing a university for
higher education started way back in 2002. Recently
established DHA Suffa University, chartered by
Sindh Government is being setup at a purpose
built campus in DHA Phase-VII (Extension) having
state of the art educational facilities. The University
has commenced its undergraduate programs in
Engineering and Management Sciences with effect
from the Fall Semester August 2012. DSU will be
a high ranking University of international standard
providing undergraduate and postgraduate
education in the disciplines of engineering, medical
and management sciences in a phased process.
DHA Cogen Plant
The Power and Desalination Plant was established
in DHA Phase-VIII astride Arabian Sea on 10 acres of
land by DHA Cogen Ltd (DCL) in 2008. The project
was envisaged to provide 94 MW gross to KESC
network and 3 MGD of potable water to DHA. The
project was commissioned with full technological
backup of Siemens, Germany and Alfa Laval of
Sweden. Alfa Laval provided the desalination
units while Siemens Germany provided the state-

DHA Cogen Power & Desalination Plant.

DHA administration has taken some dynamic

and bold steps for the early rehabilitation of the
stalled Cogen Power & Desalination Plant to make
it functional. Arrangements are in the final stages of
planning that would ensure its early rehabilitation /
repairs; the plant is likely to be made operational by
end 2013.
Electronic Surveillance of DHA
New Security Plan has been implemented in
DHA to give enhanced security and peaceful living
environment to the residents. In this regard, utilizing
most advanced digital CCTV technologies and latest
cameras including PTZ and fixed lens, 120 security
cameras have been installed at various entrance and
focal points in DHA. These cameras are connected
through Fibre Optic Cable to Command Centre
for effective monitoring/surveillance of the area.
Monitoring from two different locations is being
executed through 24/7 concept. A Command and
Control Centre is established at DHA Head Office
under the supervision of Director Vigilance which
carries out active monitoring and surveillance of
the area and ensures necessary response / actions
to deal with any emerging situation effectively.
Under a phased program, DHA is now heading
towards a SAFE DHA concept, with the aim to
have safe and fool proof security environments,
through digital CCTV coverage of complete DHA.
Conclusion
Main role of DHA as a development organization
is to provide best infrastructure and facilities to the
residents in a professional manner. Today DHA
is faced with numerous indomitable challenges
at this most crucial stage of its history. However,
commitment, resilience and dynamism remain the
galvanizing spirit of the Housing Authority with
which it is moving ahead. DHA is following a well
defined strategy to remain vibrant and a versatile
organization showing performance at all the time.

Your key to freedom lies in your power to control your thoughts. Tim Connor
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Corps Commander Visits DHA Main Office

ommander 5 Corps and President

Executive Board DHA Lt. Gen Muhammad
Ijaz Chaudry visited DHAs Main Office.
He met the DHA Officers and gave them policy
directions for enhancing efficiency and efficacy of
the organization.
On his arrival at Defence Housing Authoritys
Main Office, the Corps Commander was received
by Administrator DHA. He later on addressed the
DHA officials and directed the Housing Authority
to ensure a resident-responsive management and
to devise an in-built mechanism in the system
for speedy and efficient resolution of residents
complaints. He also stressed on DHA to ensure

Corps Commander visiting Central Control Cell, DHA

across the board implementation of Byelaws for

all and sundry in a transparent manner.
He also visited Central Control Cell (CCC)
recently established at DHA Main Office to facilitate
speedy and hassle free approval of Building Plans.

President Executive Board also visited

Central Control Cell (CCC) recently
established at DHA Main Office to
facilitate speedy and hassle free
approval of Building Plans. He asked
DHA to employ IT technology for
Commander 5 Corps at DHA Main Office

frequent interaction with residents for achieving

the goals of healthy, vibrant and efficient civic
life.
President Executive Board (PEB) further said
that provision of secure and safe environment to
the residents should be the top most priority of the
management. He asked DHA to adopt a dynamic
approach for bringing a tangible, pragmatic and
realistic improvement in the security conditions in
DHA.
President Executive Board stressed the need of

further improving the working and

efficiency of CCC.
He asked DHA to employ IT technology for further
improving the working and efficiency of CCC.
Corps Commander in his concluding remarks
urged DHA management and staff to continue
their efforts for achieving higher standards of
excellence and for maintaining the role of DHA as
a trendsetter in the country.

Never judge a work of art by its defects. Washington Allston

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Bidding Farewell to the Welcoming the

Ex-Administrator DHA New Administrator DHA

x-Administrator DHA, Brig Aamer Raza

dministrator DHA, Brig Muhammad Abdullah
Qureshi addressed DHA Employees at DHAs
asked the DHA directors to collectively rise
Main Office to bid them farewell. He thanked
to the occasion and to work with utmost
the employees for their wholehearted co-operation dedication to uphold DHAs good name, reputation
extended to him by them during his erstwhile tenure and trust.
in the office.
Brig Abdullah addressed the officers at DHAs
Brig Aamer Raza urged upon the management Main Office after assuming of the charge of his
and staff to continue their dedicated efforts for new appointment and said that DHA was a vibrant
achieving the highest standards of excellence and and dynamic organization committed to provide
asked them to uphold DHAs good name, reputation best quality living environment to its residents. He
reminded the DHA officials that it was their solemn
and credibility at all costs.
duty to build upon the trust of the organization and
meet the high expectations of the residents.

Brig Aamer Raza addressing the Farewell Darbar.

Brig Muhammad Abdullah - Administrator DHA

He also impressed upon the DHAs employees

He also asked the DHA management to bring
to leave no stone unturned in maintaining the
stature of DHA as a modern, efficient and vibrant a positive change in their attitude and approach
organization.
of working. He directed them to adopt proactive
policies, bring quality in all their undertakings
Brig Aamer in his concluding remarks said that and to keep the service of people as the foremost
the newly appointed Administrator, Brig Muhammad ingredient in all their actions.
Abdullah had an excellent record of service and
The Administrator in his concluding remarks
possessed the vision and acumen to steer DHA to
said that he was confident that DHA officials would
new heights of success and glory.
spare no efforts in attaining higher housing and
Brig Aamer was given a befitting send-off on residential standards to maintain the role of the
his departure from the Housing Authoritys Main Housing Society as the trendsetter organization in
Office.
the country.
Remember: It is 10 mes harder to command the ear than to catch the eye. Duncan Maxwell Anderson
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Central Control Cell: A Facilitator

to Fast Track Construction Process
We are here to guide and assist you

Brig (R) Saiyid Hasan Raza

SI(M)
Senior Proj Director DHA

General / Introduction

The present process of approval of Building

Plan for construction of houses is complicated
and involves a number of agencies/organizations
like DHA, CBC and MEO. It is not a convenient
process for the residents, and takes lot of time.
On the instructions of President Executive Board
DHA, a new Central Control Cell (CCC) has been
established at the DHAs Main Office where reps of
DHA, CBC and MEO would sit together under one
roof, to assist the residents in completion of all the
requisite formalities. One-window operation would
provide a great relief to the residents and drastically
curtail the processing time to half.

Salient Features of CCC

Central Control Building is ideally located at

the front Entrance of Main Office Complex of
Defence Housing Authority (DHA).
Its prime function is to provide maximum
assistance and to facilitate residents in completion
of formalities for the construction of their
residential buildings.
The concept is to provide a user interface
facility with a view to curtail the difficulties and
inconvenience faced by the applicants.
Central Control will entertain proposed Building
Plan cases for residential buildings only.
Representatives from DHA, CBC and MEO will
be available at Central Control, so that the delay
factor in processing is eliminated.
A dedicated team headed by the manager at the
Central Control Cell will be overall responsible
for manning the Centre.

Case Submission Procedure at CCC

There are separate counters for DHA, CBC

and MEO, which would provide all guidance and
assistance to facilitate the process.
Once the documentation is found complete,
representatives of DHA, CBC and MEO will issue
vouchers/challans/receipts for payment which can
be deposited at the nearest Branch of National
Bank. After availing the Bank Challan from National
Bank Branch Phase-I (Near DHA Head Office) the
applicant will produce the paid copy of challan/ TR
and Pay Order.
Thereafter the case will finally be accepted and
a Case Tracker Number (CTN) will be issued to
the submitter/applicant along with collection date.

Sequence of Events

Once application for proposed Building Plan

is accepted by Central Control Cell it will be

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forwarded to Town Planning and Building Control
(TP&BC) DHA the same day.
TP&BC after carrying out all necessary checking
of documents, will further process the case to
CBC within prescribed time frame.
CBC after carrying out all necessary
documentation will further forward the case to
MEO.
MEO, after carrying out necessary verification, will
sent the case back to CBC for final approval.
Final approval will be issued from CBC after
board meeting. Approved Building Plan will
be returned back to Central Control Cell for
distribution to the applicant.

Case Tracking Procedure

CTN will be the ID of every case submitted at
the counter of the Central Control Cell. It will be
the responsibility of Central Control to monitor
the proceedings of cases, within the time frame.
Manager CCC will keep monitoring the cases on
daily basis.
All accepted cases will be packed under a special
designed envelop for each Department along
with its CTN
Once the proposed Building Plan is accepted and

approved, it will be delivered to the applicant at

CCC.
During this entire exercise, Central Control will
follow the cases right from beginning. If any
delay from any Department is found, the Team
Leader will inform concerned member or Head
of Department to take corrective action.

Delivery of Cases

The owner / applicant will visit Central Control

Cell for the collection of its documents on due
date. Counter staff after verifying the identity of the
individual will ask for the collection receipt, Case
Tracking Number and CNIC (in original). After
ascertaining the identity, the staff will deliver special
sealed packed envelope of Approved Building Plan
to the individual concerned.

Timings:

a. Monday to Thursday
1) Case Submission: 0930 hrs 1300 hrs
2) Case Collection: 1400 hrs 1600 hrs
b. Friday
1) Case Submission: 0930 hrs 1230 hrs
2) Case Collection: 1430 hrs 1530 hrs

Choose your friends carefully. Your enemies will choose you. Yassir Arafat
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Important Telephone Number - CCC

Points for Owners

of the owner.
One latest passport size photograph.
Two photocopies of owners CNIC and two
photocopies of each witnesses.
NO DEMAND CERIFICATE from Finance Dte
DHA (Original).
One photocopy of Almt/Tfr Order/Division
Order
Receipt of purchase of Construction Bye-Laws
from DHA after the payment of Rs 300/- .
One copy of Site Plan issued within last two
year.

Steps Required for Construction of

Residential Building in DHA

Step 3 Submission of Building Plan

Manager
: 35310216
Asst Manager : 35310217
Exchange
: 111-589-589 Ext: 2190-92, 2188

Owner must come in person to CCC

Use authorized architect only
Read DHA Bye-Laws booklet
Visit our website www.dhakarachi.org to
download all required procedures and Forms

Owner/transferee of plot in DHA are required to

acquaint themselves as how to start the construction
of their residential house or commercial building.
A new concept of ONE WINDOW OPERATION is
being introduced to facilitate the owners. A guideline
in this regard is given for your better understanding
which will facilitate for planning of construction of
building.

Step 1 Issue of Site Plan

It is the first major documents required for the

planning to construct a building. For issuance of
Site Plan following documents are required.
Photocopy of Allotment Order/Transfer Order/
Mutation/Division.
Photocopy of CNIC of owner.
Photocopy of Payment Receipt.
On the prescribed date, the Site Plan can be
collected either personally or through Registered
Post from TP & BC Dte .

Step 2 Execution of a Lease

Sub Lease A entitles an allottee/transferee

of residential/commercial plot the permission
to commence construction after the approval of
building plan. Owner has to apply for Execution
of Sub Lease A on a prescribed form issued from
DHA Lease Branch and submit alongwith following
documents: Application to the Administrator requesting
Registration of Sub Lease A with full particulars

It is the Plan prepared by the owner through the

DHAs authorized architect

Procedure

After receiving the Site Plan and execution of

Sub A Lease, owner will get the building plan
prepared through DHAS APPROVED Architect and
submit Building Plan to CCC with the following
documents: Application address to Dir TP&BC for submission
of Building Plan.
Application form A & B issue from Cantonment
Board Clifton (two copies)
Photocopy
of Allotment /Transfer Order/
Amalgamation/ Division Letter.
Seven copies of Building Plans including one
cloth mounted alongwith detail of Underground,
Overhead, Septic and Grey Water connection
tank and garbage collection chamber.
One Soft Copy on CD of Building Plan duly
prepared in Auto Cad format.
Seven copies of Site Plans (Ammonia Print) issued
by DHA Authority (Valid for 2 years)
Two photocopies of CNIC
Photocopy of Sub Lease A
DHA fresh transfer history letter to be issued from
DHA Tfr&Record Dte.
Indemnity Bond on Rs 100/- stamp paper duly
attested by Notary Public for Basement.
Undertaking & Form C on Rs 200 Stamp
Paper.

Be like a postage stamp. Stick to one thing until you get there. Josh Billings
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After submission of documents at Central
Control Cell, the applicant will be given a tentative
date of collection of approved building plan/NOC
from the Central Control Cell. After approval by
CBC, the Building Plan is handed over to owner or
his attorney alongwith approval Letter for carrying
out of construction within two years extendable for
another one year.

Step 4 Issue Of Demarcation Letter

It is physical possession of the plot by the allottee/

transferee which is handed over by DHA. Staff of
TP&BC Dte indicates the location of the plot. The
owner will then construct concrete boundary pillars
at the corners of his plot which are checked by
DHA TP&BC Dte and after verification Demarcation
Letter is issued to allottee/transferee

huge financial penalties for the regularization of

any violation.

Procedure

During construction apply to TP&BC Dte for the

issuance of NOCs by submitting photocopy of
approved Building Plan.
Certification of Approved/Licensed Structural
Engineer on
Form-5 at various stages of
completion.

Residential

Plinth Level
Ground Floor Slab
1st Floor Slab (if 1st Floor is constructed)
Stair Tower (if constructed)

Step 6 Submission of Completion Plan

Procedure

Apply for issuance of Demarcation Letter to

TP&BC Dte alongwith following documents: Uptodate NDC (in ORIGNAL) issued from
Finance Directorate.
Application address to Director TP & BC for
issuance of Demarcation Letter.
Photocopy of slip of Sub Lease A issued from
Sub Registrar Clifton Town-I.
Photocopy
of
Allotment/Transfer
Order/
Amalgamation/ Division Letter.
Photocopy of Approval letter of Building Plan
One copy of Site Plan Ammonia Print issued by
DHA (valid for 2 years)
Photocopy of CNIC of allottee/transferee.
After submission of documents, owner is
requested to visit additional director planning to
sign papers and obtain date of handing over of plot
on ground.

Step Issue of Nocs at Various Stages

The process of NOC is carried out to check/

verify that either construction is carried out as per
approved building plan. It will facilitiate the allottee/
transferee to rectify in time any violation against
the aproved building plan which not only create
problem on the submission of completion plan but
also save the allottee/transferee from payment of

After completing the construction of building the

allottee/transferee will submitt Completion Plan
on Form-6 as per approved building plan for the
purposes of obtaining approval and occupancy
certificate.
Visit our website for download the complete
procedure of Submission of Completion Plan

Step 7 Execution of B And C Lease

These are 99 years Leases executed between

the MEO, on behalf of the President of Pakistan,
the Authority and the allottees/transferees who, so
ever obtain these Leases will have the Lease hold
rights of the plot with construction thereon for 99
years Visit our website for download the complete
procedure of Execution of B and C Lease.

Conclusion

Comfort and convenience of residents has

always remained top priority for DHA, which makes
concerted efforts to provide the best housing and
residential facilities to the residents. Feedback of
residents and their suggestions for betterment of
living environment would help DHA to make its
policies effective and resident-friendly. DHA, CBC
and MEO are working in unison for achieving the
common goals of making DHA a secure, safe and
comfortable living place.

Never stand begging for what you have the power to earn. Miguel de Cervantes
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DCK Curtain Raising Seminar

Unveiling the awaited dream

he Curtain raising seminar of DHA City Karachi

(DCK) was held at DHA Golf Club Convention
Centre. The seminar was organized to unfold
the salient features of DCK Master Plan along with
its development strategies. Ex-Commander 5 Corps
Lt Gen Zahirul Islam was the chief guest.
The seminar was inaugurated with the welcoming
address by Ex-Administrator DHA, Brig Aamer Raza
Qureshi. While highlighting the objectives of this well
planned project, the Administrator termed DCK as the
first planned, sustainable and green city of Pakistan.
He said that a consortium of leading national and
international firms like Doxiadis Associates (Greece),
RMJM (UK) and Osmani & Company prepared the
DCK master plan in a record period of one year, thus
setting the pace for development of the most modern
city of Pakistan. He added that DCK would be
made a livable entity in 3-5 years, by implementing
a development strategy comprising an Immediate
Action Plan to make DCK site operational (20112012), Short Term Development Plan encompassing
primary infrastructure/facilities development (20122015), Mid Term Development Plan (2015-2020)
and Long Term Development Plan for completion of
the entire project (2020-2030).
Chief Concept Advisor DCK, Dr Spiro Pollalis
highlighted that the DCK master plan maintained the

Ex-Administrator DHA addressing the gathering.

Ex-President Executive Board with other dignitaries at the

DCK Curtain Raising Seminar.

natural topographical beauty of the area by carefully

adjusting the housing and other land uses according
to the terrain. He added that the entire master
planning scheme consisted of sixteen residential
sectors within DCK planned as mini cities which will
provide all the residential/communal facilities at a
distance of 5-20 minutes walk.
Engr Arif Osmani, DCK Project Leader talked
about the urban development and how ingredients
such as mixed use districts, neighbourhoods, green
spaces, community facilities, educational centers
alongwith sports arenas, theme park, efficient
transportation system and sustainable housing etc
constitute the quality that will weave DCKs urban
tissues.

Professor Dr Kodylis, highlighted the Business
Opportunities of DCK that would encourage
economically driven development by providing a
variety of facilities such as business infrastructure
and work opportunities for its residents. He added
that apart from the city wide-functionality, an
international business approach had been planned
in DCK Downtown District where business activities
would be hosted with maximum safety.
DCK Project Dir, Brig (R) Rafique talked about the
balloting which would be held soon for allotting plot
numbers to 27,000 plots owner.

To know the road ahead ask those coming back. Chinese Proverb
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Ground Breaking Ceremony of DHA City Karachi

simple and impressive Ground Breaking

Ceremony of DHA City Karachi was held
at the projects site astride Super Highway.
Ex-Commander 5 Corps and President Executive
Board DHA Lt Gen Muhammad Zahirul Islam was
the chief guest. The Corps Commander termed
this occasion as historic and commended DHA for
proving itself as a trendsetter in the field of housing
and development.
The ceremony commenced with a welcome
address by the Project Director DCK Brigadier
(R) Muhammad Rafique, he said that the ground
breaking of the project was strictly on schedule thus
setting the pace for speedy development of the first
planned, sustainable and green city of Pakistan. He
said that under the immediate action plan, work
on the construction of the DCK Boundary Wall,
Entrance Gate, Security Towers, Arterial Roads,
Composite Offices, Accommodation Complex,
DCK Information Centre and a total of 13 projects
costing Rs. 1 billion were starting forthwith and
would be completed in twelve months to make the
DCK site fully operational and to transform DCK
into a livable entity by 2015-16.

A total of 13 projects costing Rs. 1

billion have started forthwith and
would be completed in twelve months
to make the DCK site fully operational.

Ex-President Executive Board Lt Gen Muhammad

Zahirul Islam unveiling the plague at the Ground
Breaking Ceremony.

Chief Project Consultant, Engr Arif Osmani while

explaining about DCK Project said that work on
development of five residential sectors including
roads network, parks, green spaces, schools,
masjids and all basic amenities under the short
term development plan would start simultaneously
and would be completed in 3-4 years to make
DCK a livable entity by 2015-16. The Chief Project
Consultant further added that availability of water
had been ensured, as 4-5 MGD water would be

Project Director DCK further elaborated that

the development of the project would be closely
monitored on ground by DCK engineers and
consultants team at each stage to ensure speedy
development of the scheme on professional lines.
He said that top-of-the line contractors of the
country were involved in this gigantic development
project and informed that development of a theme
park and an outlet Mall would start simultaneously
to make DCK site a picnic spot and attractive place
for visitors on weekends.

A panoramic view of DCK site

If you can distinguish between good advice and bad advice, then you don't need advice. Van Roy's Second Law
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made available through the ongoing underground
water exploration which would be sufficient to meet
the requirement of the area till 2020.
The Chief Guest in his inaugural address
commended the DCK team for timely completion
of different stages of the project and for completing
the Master Plan in a record time. He said that after
the completion of the master plan and the ground
breaking of the project, he was confident that the
DHAs administration and the consultants would go
all out to honour the plan and the infrastructural
facilities promised, while working within the
stipulated timeframe. He predicted that with the
initiation of DCK project, a number of business
and economic opportunities would be generated
that would give a significant boost to the local
economy.

With the initiation of DCK project, a

number of business and economic
opportunities would be generated
which would give a significant boost
to the local economy.
He said that DCK was a versatile project and
had tremendous potential to provide an emblem of
modern, secure and comfortable living environment
to its residents. He asked the professional team of
DHA and the consultants to abide by the target
set for the short term development plan, so that
the plot owners start constructing their houses in
the picturesque and serene setting of DCK as per
schedule.

Participants at the DCK Ground Breaking Ceremony.

Administrator DHA on the occasion said that

DCK was a complete road map of a modern
housing enterprise that would guarantee the best
civic amenities and a dynamic living environment
for its residents.
The chief guest alongwith Administrator DHA
and the Project team went around and inspected
the project site, later he talked to reps of print and
electronic media about the efficacy of the project
and termed DCK as economic boom for Karachi.
The Ground Breaking ceremony was attended by
a large number comprising of elite of city, head of
corporate sector especially from real estate sector
and senior staff of DHA.

In Memoriam

In the fond memory of late Air Cdre Akmal Abbas Khan who passed
away on 16 May 2012. He was Base Commander, PAF Base Faisal and
Member Executive Board DHA. His sudden and untimely death is a great
loss to the family as well as DHA. He was exceptionally a gifted person
and possessed fine human qualities. He will always be remembered for
his exemplary character, his dedication to service and his tireless efforts
and contributions for DHA in his capacity as Member Executive Board.
May Allah S.W.T rest his soul in eternal peace - Ameen.
If you can't feed a hundred people, then feed just one. Mother Teresa
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Administrator's Address
Policy Guidelines for DHA

dministrator DHA Brig Muhammad Abdullah

addressed the officers and staff of the
Housing Authority at DHAs Main Office. In
his first address after assuming the appointment of
the Administrator, he outlined his policy guidelines
aimed at further enhancing the credibility and
efficacy of the organization.

Brig Abdullah urged upon the management
and staff of DHA to continue their efforts for
achieving the highest standards of professional
excellence in the field of housing and development
and to uphold DHAs good name, reputation and
credibility at all cost.
He said that truthfulness, honesty and
transparency must remain the galvanizing spirit
underlying all actions and undertakings of DHA
officials. He added that the same was essential
to win the trust and confidence of residents and
to strengthen the image of DHA as a reliable and
resident-friendly organization. The Administrator

reiterated that he would remain approachable for

everyone and vowed to resolve all the problems of
residents in a tangible, realistic and logical manner.
He asked the management and residents of DHA to
work in complete harmony and unison for achieving
the goals of healthy, vibrant and versatile civic life.
The address was attended by DHA officials,
employees, principal of educational institutions and
club secretaries in a large number.

DHA Directors' Conference

Brain Storming Session

he Annual Directors Conference was held

at DHAs Main Office. Ex-Administrator DHA
gave a rundown on the performance of DHA
during the last one year and highlighted that the
major focus of DHA had remained on Mega Projects,
Cogen Plant, Development of Phase-VIII, Master
Planning of DHA City Karachi and on addressing
residents problems.
As regards Mega Projects, he said that most
of those were non-performing projects and are a
source of concern for DHA as well as those who
had made investments as allottees. DHA followed
a policy which envisaged engaging the developers
in positive negotiations to encourage them to start/

complete the project, failing which; steps were to

be taken to eliminate non performing developers.
Despite assurances, the developers did not respond
and as part of its decided policy, DHA has taken
possession of three Mega projects through court
orders.
Development of Phase-VIII is steadily progressing
and shall gain further momentum when additional
1-2 sectors of Phase-VIII will be tendered for
development. He said that DHA City (DCK) project
is also on track and its master planning had been
completed in time by the consortium of International/
National consultants.

Let us not look back in anger or forward in fear, but around in awareness. James Thurber
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Progressive Update on DHA Development

Impressive Development Profile

antonment Board Clifton and Defence

Housing Authority work in harmony, sharing
a mutual and primary goal of providing the
best possible living environment to the residents.
Essentially, DHA is a development authority
responsible for carrying out land usage planning
and infrastructural development, whereas CBC is a
service provider that assures provision of municipal
services and maintenance of civic infrastructure in the
developed phases of DHA. It has been experienced
that most of the residents / members are unaware
of the respective domains of DHA and CBC and
therefore, do not approach the right agency for their
problems.
It is important to understand that these are two
separate organizations which function independently.
This separation is effective since 2010 and was
done by Ministry of Defence, due to strong desire
of the residents. For the convenience and better
understanding of our valued residents, some of
the major municipal functions are listed below, for
which they need to interact with CBC: Distribution of water
Maintenance of roads, street lights, traffic signals,
parks, sewerage system, commercial areas, empty
plots and all maintenance related works
Cleanliness including garbage collection /
disposal, bush cutting etc.

be completed in next 3-4 years. However, this calls

for support from the members / allottees. They are
requested to clear their all outstanding dues so as to
assist DHA in timely construction of all projects.

Development of Ph-VII Extension

Comprehensive and detailed master planning

of DHA Ph-VII Extn has been completed and
infrastructure development works of the area will
commence soon to provide all requisite civic facilities
to the residents. This would enhance the property
value and significance of the area.

Water Front Development Projects

Concerted effort was made to revive these

projects failing which DHA land was repossessed
in most cases through the help of Court. Revival of
Emaar Project is likely in near future. DHA remains
committed to give top priority to the concerns of
allottees / effectees, while handling these projects.

DHA Cogen Project

Water made available by KWSB is distributed by

CBC to DHA residents while DHA had been working
on revival of Cogen Plant to ensure availability of
additional water. The process was complex and
entailed dealing with numerous stakeholders. Lately,
the rehabilitation process has started rolling and the

However, in Phase-VIII most of these functions

are still being performed by DHA as it is not fully
developed.

Infrastructure Development of PhaseVIII

Infrastructural development works in DHA PhaseVIII are being done on a fast track basis and as
per the timelines set forth. Two to three sectors of
Phase-VIII will be opened for construction of houses
in next one year. Rest of the major works will also

DHA Cogen Plant.

The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause. Mark Twain
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plant will be functional by mid 2013 after necessary
repairs.

DHA City Karachi (DCK) Project

DHA City Karachi (DCK) is a prestigious project

of DHA on Super Highway. The Master Planning
was completed in September 2011 and the Ground
Breaking of the project was done in February 2012, as
per laid down timelines. Preliminary works on the site
commenced in Jan/Feb 2012. Sector Development
will start in early 2013. Balloting of plots is also
planned in the current year. All the members of DCK
are requested to clear their outstanding dues to avoid
surcharge and to ensure speedy development works
which will ultimately benefit them in terms of enhance
property value (already an increase of 30-40 % in
prices has been noticed in last 8-10 months).

New Graveyard in DHA

To redress the urgent need of a new graveyard,

DHA is planning to construct a new graveyard, in
Defence Phase-VIII at the earliest. After approval
by Executive Board the work on construction of new
graveyard would be undertaken speedily.

Street Lights

This aspect was given special attention by CBC.

Replacement of 105 rusted electric poles along with
allied accessories on Beach Avenue is being executed
on BOT basis. Almost 4000 light poles have been
illuminated by CBC in current year.

Security & Surveillance in DHA

Defence Housing Authority has formulated a new

Security Plan in DHA to improve the security. The
plan will be implemented jointly by Rangers, Police
and DHA Vigilance. The plan includes random
checking of vehicles for
Carrying non-registered weapons,
Narcotics / Contra bands
Explosives
Fake motor registration
Vehicles with tinted glasses
Display of weapons in DHA is prohibited and this
restriction will be strictly enforced by a joint team of

LEAs who will randomly check such practices.

The Housing Authority has also planned
electronic surveillance of the entire DHA which will
be implemented in phases. In Phase-I of the plan, all
entry/exit points of DHA are being monitored through
cameras from a Control Room, appropriately linked
with suitably located LEA teams for quick reaction/
response to any unwanted activity noticed. 260
more cameras are being added in phase-II of the
programme, furthering the aim to attain safe and
secure environment.

One Window Operation

At present the process of approval of Building

Plan for construction of houses is complicated and
involves a number of agencies/organizations like
DHA, CBC and MEO. This involves a lot of time
wastage and is not convenient for the residents.
On the specific instructions of President Executive
Board DHA, a new Central Control System is being
established at Head Office DHA where reps of DHA,
CBC and MEO would be sitting together under one
roof to assist the residents in completion of all the
requisite formalities. One Window operation would
provide a great relief to residents and drastically
curtail the processing time to half. The Centralized
Control would be functional in a couple of months.

Conclusion

Comfort and convenience of residents has

always remained top priority for DHA, which makes
concerted efforts to provide the best housing and
residential facilities to the residents. Participation
and co-operation of residents is of vital importance
in making this effort of DHA workable. Feedback
of residents and their suggestions for betterment of
projects/development scheme would help DHA to
make its policies effective and resident-friendly. The
issues of general maintenance of the area being a
municipal function are being looked after by CBC.
However DHAs facilities and support for CBC would
always be there to supplement its efforts. Both
organizations are working in unison for achieving
the common goals of making DHA a secure, safe
and comfortable living place.

You cannot know what you do not feel. Marya Mannes

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Free DHA Medical Camp

Healing the Wounds

Dr Sheema Ather
Addl. Dir. DHA Medical Centre

HA launched a month long program of

setting up Free Medical Camps in various
Katchi Abadis adjacent to DHA/Clifton areas,
where it provided medicines, vaccines/inoculation
and diagnostic services to the residents.
The erstwhile initiative of conducting welfare
measures for the poor/lower income class
inhabitants of Katchi Abadis was taken on the
special instructions of President Executive Board
DHA. The Medical Camps were setup at Hazara
Colony, Pak Jamhoria Colony (Kala Pul), Neelum
Colony, Shah Rasool Colony, Akhtar Colony and
Kashmir Colony.

Sindh Lab established its

investigations setup at the site, where
blood tests for haemoglobin, random
blood sugar, random cholesterol,
Hept B and Hept C were conducted
voluntarily
Dr Sheema Ather Incharge Medical Camps,
informed that a large number of patients especially

A view of DHA Free Medical Camp established at

Neelum Colony.

DHA Free Medical Camp at Akhtar Colony.

women and children from the adjoining areas,

mostly suffering from common ailments like
diabetes, hypertension, asthma, skin diseases,
gastro enteritis, respiratory infections, and chronic
illnesses etc, visited the Medical Camps. They were
given all types of medicine free of cost. Free Eye
testing facility was also available at the camps.
Vaccination through Expanded Program of
Immunization (EPI) was also conducted. Sindh
Lab established its investigations setup at the site,
where blood tests for haemoglobin, random blood
sugar, random cholesterol, Hept B and Hept C were
conducted voluntarily. The nutrition state of the
children and women of these localities was found to
be abysmally poor.
Administrator DHA, Brig Aamer Raza Qureshi
stated that to fulfill its social obligation, DHA was
determined to work for the betterment of the poor/
down-trodden people of Katchi Abadis. He reiterated
that DHA believed in forward looking approach and
would continue to take measures for the welfare and
well being of people of less privileged class.

Always be nice to people on the way up; because you'll meet the same people on the way down. Wilson Mizner
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Capt Farhan Ali Shaheed Park

Golden Tradition upheld

HA established a new park at Seaview near

Village Restaurant named after Capt Farhan
Ali Shaheed. Inauguration ceremony was
held in December 2011 where Ex-Administrator
DHA was the chief guest. People from different walks
of life including high ranking civilians, armed forces
officials, celebrities, artists and friends attended the
function.
The park was named after the young Army
Officer, who laid down his life fighting courageously
in defense of his motherland in an operation Rahe-Nijat against the terrorist at Tor Cher Valley of
Darra Adam Khel last year. The Shaheed was the
son of Lt. Col (R) Nasarullah Khan, staff officer to
Administrator DHA.
While praising the courage of Capt Farhan Ali,
the Administrator quoted that the young martyr had
emerged as a symbol of strength, courage and
perseverance against tyranny and terrorism. He
added that DHA decided to name the park after the
Shaheed so as to make it a source of inspiration for
the coming generation and motivate them to fight
against terrorism and extremism in the society.
He said that Captain Farhan Ali Shaheed
epitomizes chivalry, sacrifice and is a symbol of

Ms Farrukh Nasarullah, mother of the Shaheed Officer

alongwith Administrator DHA inaugurating the
Capt Farhan Ali Shaheed Park.

pride for the nation. The young officer had written

a golden chapter in the annals of history and his
memories would always remain alive in our hearts
and souls.
Later, a renowned poetess Ambreen Haseeb
hosted the program in which family members of
the martyr shared their grief with the attendees.
Documentaries on the Shaheed Officer were also
shown on large screen and national/patriotic songs
were played on the occasion.

Ex-Comd South Lt Gen (Retd) Javed Zia presenting a

souvenir to officers family.
Have the courage to act instead of react. Earlene Larson Jenks
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DHA - Security and Surveillance Project

Lt Col (R) Kaukab Ikram
AD Tech DHA

Vigil, Vigilance & Vigilant

ecurity threat is one of the grave issues

which Karachiites are always confronting.
Psychologists have proved that ideal residential
places are those, which offer Peace of Mind. Here
at DHA, utmost effort is made to transform this
residential estate into Secure Heaven so that the
dwellers could float freely at-least in the vicinity of
DHA.
DHA claims the responsibility of its inhabitants
and constantly strives to provide secure environment
to them. In this regard the new administration has
introduced DHA Security and Surveillance Project
for the safety of its habitat. Surveillance System has
been installed in DHA, which covers all entry and
exit points through 120 cameras. Latest state of
the art cameras including PTZ and fix lenses have
been installed. Monitoring is being done through
advanced digital CCTV technologies. The system
has enough capacity to record footages from two
different locations by following the 24/7 concept.
A
Command and Control Centre has been
established at DHA Head Office under the
supervision of Director Vigilance to address
complains launched by the residents, the centre
is working on the Call Centres Concepts. Soon
all echelons of security will be incorporated into

Security staff monitoring from DHA Command and

Control Centre.

this system such as LEAs, fire stations, hospitals,

emergency services provider etc.
In the second phase, 260 more cameras are
planned to be added, furthering the aim to attain
safe and secure environment. These cameras will
be installed at all commercial areas, public places
including educational institutes, parks, mosques and
imambargahs. SAFE DHA concept will be attained
by electronically covering the whole of DHA.
In the near future Vigilance Directorate will
employ ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognize)
system in DHA to facilitate traffic control and to
minimize vehicle theft case.

DHA Command and Control Centre

Staff receiving complaints on telephone at DHA Call Centre.

Think once before you give, twice before you accept, and a thousand times before you ask. Marie Von Ebner-Eschenbach
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Digitalization of DHA
Efficiency through automation

n the year 2012, the focus of MIS department

remained on computerization of DHA Clubs.
The clubs have been equipped with standardized
modules inclusive of unlimited Human Resource,
Payroll,
Procurement,
Inventory,
Members
Management, Restaurants Management, Rentals,
Billing, Point of Sale and Financial System etc. All
these modules are centrally controlled from DHA
Head Office.
Computerization of different DHA establishments
is also in full swing, some significant IT projects
completed successfully by MIS Branch in the year
2011 are highlighted below:
SMS Payment Acknowledgement
For DCK Plot Owners, Finance Directorate posts
all the DCK payments received into the payment
recovery system. SMS confirmation alert is generated
for the members to confirm the receiving of payments
along-with amount and receipt number.
DHA Medical Center System
Medical Centre is now managing patients according
to their prescriptions, medicines purchasing, inventory
and issuance as per prescriptions via software. The
center is linked with personnel branch and health
insurance dept to retrieve employees data.
Education Institutions
In house developed student billing system has been
executed in DHA Main Education Institutions. DAEIs
will now be able to manage students registration
and monthly fee billing generation by using this
software. Also fee defaulters can be identified and
then letter may be generated accordingly.
WAN Connectivity
DHA Offices have been connected to the Head
Office and can share email system and other

Syed Waseem Akbar

Addl Director MIS Dept DHA

services. Radio poles and devices have been

installed; connectivity configuration and firewall
setup have been done.
Software for Computer Workshop
All computer repairs/trouble shooting complaints
are logged in the system, gate passes, and billing
summary generated via this system
Queue Management System
To facilitate DHA residents, a system with token
dispenser, display counters as well as voice calling of
token numbers has been setup for Membership and
Property Transfers matters.
Computer Generated Transfer Orders
Transfer Order preparation and printing has been
digitized where, pictures of purchaser and sellers
along with family details of purchaser on security
enabled papers are computer generated.
Monitoring Desktop Console
An integrated statistical web based screen
is provided to management, where important
summary of transactions of DHA Departments can
be monitored in real time.
Vehicles Management System
This software will help MT & Workshop Branch
to record and manage vehicles, its procurement,
insurance, repair / maintenance, oil / lubricant
inventory and proper reporting of all DHA vehicles.
Financial System
Oracle Financials system has been declared
GO LIVE and is running successfully in parallel
with legacy system at DHA Head Office Finance
Directorate. Account Payable, Account Receivable,
Cash Management and GL processes have been
automated as per the requirements.

Think once before you give, twice before you accept, and a thousand times before you ask. Marie Von Ebner-Eschenbach
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Computerized Management System: DHA

Heading for a Paperless Environment

arge organizations especially which are spread

in a cluster needs to get together for optimum
output. In the fast moving and time compressed
environment large organization like DHA relay on
computerized environment to improve efficiency
and accurate record keeping. The effort of DHA
administration to achieve the goal of a paperless
environment started last year.
Computerized Management System (CMS)
module launching ceremony was held in March
2012 at DHAs main office. Ex-Administrator DHA
Brig Aamer Raza Qureshi was the chief guest on
the occasion.
This newly developed computerized system has
been developed by a software developer M/S Axact
in collaboration with DHAs IT Team. The launching
ceremony was attended by large number of DHA
officials, stakeholders and IT experts. CEO Axact
Mr Shoaib Ahmed Sheikh in his speech highlighted
the importance of paper free environment through
the adoption of this unbeatable and best software
system in the world.
Director MIS DHA Waseem Akbar informed the
gathering that the Enterprise Resource Planning
(ERP) system developed was easily comparable
to other world class ERPs. He said that the main
advantage of this system over the current system
in use was flexibility, enhanced efficiency and
synergy. He elaborated that ERPs were designed
to save time and reduction in wastage of resource
through speedier access to information and hence
faster decision making.
Secretary DHA in his speech thanked the team
involved in carrying out this remarkable project in
form of a technologically sound module in a record
period of 48 days.

Ex-Administrator DHA expressing his views at the

launching ceremony of CMS at DHA Main Office.

Administrator speaking on the occasion said that

this important event was another landmark of DHAs
advancing into the digital age. He said that the first
module of CMS system developed was a great
technological stride in the field of computerization.
He added that as a first step the system had been
introduced in all Defence Authority Clubs which
would revolutionize their administrative systems
and increase their working efficiency to a higher
level.
He emphasized the need of computerization
in all DHA institutions for the benefit of various
departments in their day to day working, like
optimum use of resources, efficiently maintained
attendance record, digital documentation, inventory
management, improved cash flow management
and timely disbursement of payrolls.
The Administrator appreciated the DHA team
involved in developing the efficient Computerized
System and announced a bonus for them as an
incentive.

Work as if you were to live 100 years; pray as if you were to die tomorrow. Benjamin Franklin
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Finance Department: DHA

Contribution to National Exchequer

Mr. Jamal Macdi

Director Finance
DHA

agents. Further, indirect taxes (e.g. Sales Tax) are

collected through agents as designated by the
Government and through registered sales tax
persons.

Despite the fact that the Government has huge

machinery for tax collection, the significant part of
taxes is collected by the taxpayer being withholding

DHA besides paying income taxes on its

income and sales tax on services is also a big
withholding agent collecting taxes from suppliers
and employees.
DHA deposited Rs. 674 million in last five years
as withholding tax and Rs. 100 million as Sales Tax
collected from various suppliers and vendors.

evenue collected by the Government are

used to provide basic facilities to the public
which includes provision of healthcare, social
security, national defence, free education, public and
many other social services. The significant portion
of the Governments revenue comes from various
direct and indirect taxes paid by the individuals and
organizations.

Club Secretarys' Conference

dministrator DHA presided over a meeting

of Secretaries of Defence Authority Clubs
which was held at Defence Authority
Sunset Club to chalk out a pragmatic strategy for
providing better and comprehensive facilities to
club members.
Administrator said that DHA was committed
to provide healthy recreational, sports and
entertainment facilities to residents so essential for
a healthy society. He stressed the need to have an
enviable and conducive environment in DA Clubs.
He also underlined the need for developing a
sense of belonging and cohesion in club members
by ensuring their active participation in various
activities. He said that Defence Authority Clubs are
well known for their standards, therefore he urged
the Club Secretaries to leave no stone unturned
in providing high quality amenities, courteous
services and multifarious activities in the clubs.
The meeting approved modalities and
procedures for selection of Clubs Executive
Committee Members and also decided that

Ex-Administrator DHA presiding over Club

Secretarys Conference at DHA Main Office.

dependant parents of club members would be

given special household club membership. He
instructed the Chief Engineer DHA to carry out
feasibility study for installation of RO Plants / water
filters in all clubs premises. The Administrator in his
concluding remarks said that Defence Authority
Clubs are institutions of personal grooming and
personality development as embodiment of
exquisite life style. He stressed on the need of
ensuring constant maintenance and update of
Clubs infrastructure and facilities to maintain their
high standards.

You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality. Ayn Rand
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DHA City Karachi:

s
t
c
oje

A Dream
Turns into Reality

Pr

By Brig (R) Muhammad Rafique, Proj Dir DCK

new dawn has emerged,

ushering the birth of a new
standards of modernized
living - a new lifestyle -- DHA City
Karachi (DCK). It is a futuristic
majestic structure materializing from
innovative designs and meticulous
planning. DCK is going to change the way housing is
done in this part of the globe. The master planning of
this city has been completed and is now ready to take
off. As the project transcends to the execution phase,
the team engaged in this venture is working day and
night to transform this dream into reality.
DHA City Karachi has been designed to be built at
a picturesque and beautiful location outside Karachi.
Series of efforts have been made to maintain the
natural topography of the area. Parks, lake and bird

aviary are only some of the various approved plans

so that future residents live and breathe in an entirely
healthy atmosphere. It comprehensively takes care of
different facilities and activities ranging from education
to recreation thus meeting high standards of a perfectly
serene lifestyle.
DHA City, a unique project where solar and wind
energy will be used to compensate energy needs.
Propositions have also been made to keep the project
environment friendly by recycling and reusing treated
grey water. This will not only introduce a new technology
into the country but will also be a benchmark for many
more projects to follow.

Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. Albert Einstein
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Planned for about 0.6 Million residents, over 30,000
plots have already been allotted in the first balloting
held in 2009. Subsequent ballot will be held at regular
intervals and offer numerous opportunities to the
investors in the form of residential/commercial plots.
DCK planners have focused keenly on three facets
during the drawing board phase:
The physical planning of the city, i.e. plots, roads
and amenities
The business model of the growing city
The social functioning of the new city at its varying
stages
The physical phase of the planning has developed
communities encompassing various types of living
preferences. The first will be to connect the people
to shops, mosques, schools and other commercial
quarters. Therefore, routes have been designed in such
a way so as to keep the traffic flow to a minimum yet
still maintain space for pedestrians and bikers. Upto
ten to twelve communities have been planned in a way
to ensure maximum tranquility as no large commercial
centers, multifamily homes have been allowed with a
view to guarantee complete peace and tranquility in
the area.

Map showing Malir River Expressway.

Malir River Expressway project to be executed by

Sindh Govt, will amazingly reduce the traveling time
from the metropolis to DCK to 30 minutes only. A
rail loop (Karachi Circular Railway) is also planned
for a safe and fast means of communication between
DCK and Karachi. DHA City Karachi will also set
up schools in the vicinity as well as an International
University that shall offer post graduate programs of
world class academic standards in various disciplines.

DCK site on Super Highway.

DCK Health City including a Medical College and

a Teaching Hospital is also planned that will ensure
provision of state-of-the-art health care facilities to the
local residents.

Ten to twelve communities have been

planned in a way to ensure maximum
tranquility as no large commercial
centers, multifamily homes have been
allowed with a view to guarantee
complete peace and tranquility.
DHA has taken generous measures to make sure
that recreational purposes are also fulfilled. DCK
Theme Park and other initiatives including Lakeside
Park, Botanical Garden and Birds Aviary are also part
of the project. Golf courses and boating facilities shall
be made available, making it an attraction for both
locals and foreigners.
Security concerns have been meticulously taken care
of by keeping a close eye on roads through electronic
surveillance. Provision of Wall around the City, Security
Towers, Check Posts and Central Entrance Gate are
some of the other security measures in this regard.
It is important to understand that the Karachi
City is now over saturated and further expansion is
only possible towards Super Highway and National
Highway. Sindh government is rightly planning future
expansion towards Super Highway, which is visible from
future projects like, Up-gradation of Super Highway,
Mass Transit Plan 2030, Malir River Express Way, Upgradation of link road between Super Highway and
National Highway etc. Therefore, DHA City project
and its location fit in the future matrix and it will be a
hub of various business activities in the near future.

Talent does what it can; genius does what it must. Edward George Bulwer
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DHA City Karachi - Sustainable Master

Planning & Infrastructure Design

By Engr. Arif Inam Osmani: Team Leader, DHA City Karachi (DCK) Consulting Team

HA City Karachi (DCK) is proposed to build

over an area of 11,640 acres. The land
is projected to accommodate more than
600,000 people. Approximately thirty thousand
plots have been sold whereas 20,000 more plots
will be made available in future ballots. Master
planning had been started from September 20, 2010
in collaboration with one of the oldest consulting
firms of Pakistan Osmani & Company (Pvt.) Ltd.
More than 100 professionals from throughout the
world worked on the DCK Master Plan, and this task
was completed in record 12 months in September,
2011.
The major sustainable feature of the DCK Master
Plan is its entity as a complete city, offering jobs
and employment that will reduce the requirement
of daily trips to Karachi. DHA City is not just a
subdivided land or a housing community, but It is
envisioned to be a modern Pakistani City of 21st
century, having facilities and amenities that DCK
has planned to deliver like sport centers, theme
parks, golf course, efficient transportation system
and residents safety.

users. The Ingredients such as mixed use districts

neighbourhoods, green spaces, educational centers
together with sport centers, theme parks, golf course,
efficient transportation system and pedestrian
safety, traditional market and sustainable housing
etc, collectively constituents the quality that will
weave DCK's urban tissue.
Neighbourhoods & Proximity Concept
DCK has derived a plan where dwellers will
comfortably share their lifestyle further enabled
due to interlink social proximities. Sixteen residential
sectors have been planned in DCK whereas each
sector is almost an independent small city of
approx. 40,000 residents. The neighbourhood
concept promoted as one of the most important
parameters in DCK residential development. It will
enable social coexistence and community life. The
variations of building types, plot types and Cul-desac formations enhance the quality of living at the
neighbourhood scale. These community areas will

Quality of life is one of the distinguishing

features of DCK Master Plan. Unique landscape
of DCK city is ideal to provide a variety of parks,
dispersed and interweaved recreational facilities
with a pleasant view and convenient access. One
of the most important factors that determine the
high quality of life within the urban framework of
DCK is the value of diversity. DCK aims to draw the
guidelines for this value, by being simultaneously a
city intimate for its residents and a city-platform for
holding different functions and events of visitors and

DCK Boundry Wall and Watch Tower.

He who has a 'why' to live, can bear with almost any 'how'. Friedrich Nietzsche
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provide architecturally designed community facilities,
like Markets for peaceful shopping, community
level schools, clinics, Mosques, sports facilities and
parks.
Sustainable Infrastructure
In Pakistan, many small scale green & sustainable
infrastructure initiatives have been taken, but most of
them are isolated efforts at small scale. No holistic
urban initiative has been taken for sustainable
development in the past. Karachi, the largest city
of Pakistan with a population of approx. 19 million
people is facing the worst impacts of the Rural-Urban
migration and is being expanding haphazardly. In
this scenario, DHA City Karachi (DCK) is the 1st
large scale sustainable infrastructure initiative in
Karachi.
The new energy strategy corresponds with the
latest energy practised internationally. Energy
strategy includes (in terms of priority): Reduction
in energy consumption, increase efficiency in
usage, Increased renewable energy sources, and
then development of efficient energy plants for
DCK. Energy demands both from buildings and
infrastructure are planned to be kept at minimum.
Renewable energy sources including solar, wind,
biomass besides waste-to-energy shall play key
role in Energy strategy of DCK. SMART Grid based
integrated systems have been finalized for DCK,
heralding a new age of SMART cities in Pakistan.

DCK Central Facility Building

Special focus is being maintained on water supply,

sewerage, drainage and solid waste management
of the DHA City area. Detailed requirements are
worked out for the water demand of the estimated
future population, the natural slopes on the site are
utilized for drainage flows and two major lakes are
proposed to be developed in order to accumulate
the local streams' surface-runoff for various uses. A
sustainable sewerage collection & treatment system
has been planned to efficiently collect the sewer
loads by planning as per topography of the land,
and then treatment and reuse of this resource for
beneficial usage for irrigation and ground water
recharge.
The existing and proposed future transportation
infrastructure network connecting to DCK are being
analyzed and planned to connect the whole Eastern
Karachi region (including DCK) with central Karachi.
A number of initiatives are in different stages of
feasibility studies including construction of Malir
River Expressway, Integration of Karachi Circular
Railway & Mass Transit Corridors with DCK, and
Integration of DCK with nearby Education City.

DCK Visitor Centre

The completion of DCK Sustainable Master Plan

will result in initiation of first Green & Sustainable
city of Pakistan, which will provide a new lifestyle for
the people of Karachi & Hyderabad.

Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go. Oscar Wilde
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DHA City Karachi: The First Planned,

Sustainable and Green City of Pakistan

By Brig (Retd) Inam Karim, TBt, Secretary DHA

ts the beginning of a new era, as a new lifestyle

takes birth and the dream of living in a state-ofthe-art and modernized city becomes a reality.
DHA City Karachi (DCK) is a unique residential
cum commercial project meticulously planned as
a premium scheme of international stature. As the
project transcends to the execution phase, the team
engaged in this process is working day and night to
make this project a livable entity by 2015-16.

Well planned roads, open spaces,

green areas and the other
state-of-the-art amenities will
certainly add to the value of life and
the way housing is done.
In the backdrop of natural landscaping, DCK will
have various recreational, educational and health
care facilities. Well planned roads, open spaces,
green areas and other state-of-the-art amenities
will certainly add value to life and the way housing is
done. Series of efforts have been made to maintain
the natural topography of the area in addition to
maintaining a safe and clean environment. Parks,
lake and bird aviary are only some of the approved
plans which will ensure that future residents live and
breathe in an entirely healthy atmosphere.

to keep the project environment

friendly by recycling and reusing
treated grey water. This will not
only introduce a new technology
into the country but will also prove
to be a benchmark for many more
projects to follow.
The physical phase of the planning has developed
communities encompassing various types of living
preferences. Up to ten to twelve communities have
been planned in a way to ensure maximum tranquility
as no large commercial centers, multifamily homes
have been allowed. The first step will be to connect
the people to shops, mosques, schools and other
commercial quarters. Routes have been designed
in such a way so as to keep the traffic flow to a
minimum and create space for pedestrians and
bikers.
A highly structured transportation network has
been mapped out to facilitate the residents. Two
main roads will provide rapid access to the entire
site, minimizing the distance of any point from the
Superhighway. A North-South roadway connects the
Superhighway with the farthest southern area and
an East-West roadway connects the newly planned
developments with DCK. Along these two roads,

One of the main goals of DCK is to adopt a

holistic and sustainable approach. Therefore, the
energy policy of the project inlcudes innovative
measures to develop and use sustainable energy to
power DCK. This dynamic initiative truly makes it
a unique project of its kind in the country, as solar
and wind energy will be used to partly provide for
energy needs. Propositions have also been made
I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. Thomas Alva Edison
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there will be linear centers to house commerce at
a larger scale, with provision of adequate parking
facilities. The linear design allows easy access
from the roadways at several points, as well as the
expansion of the commercial center in the future,
ensuring that various parts of the center are at
a close distance from the communities. A series
of pedestrian bridges above the main roadways
will connect the communities and the commercial
center.
Malir River Expressway project has been approved
by the Sindh Govt and CDGK, which will amazingly
reduce the travelling time from the metropolis to
DCK to 30 minutes only. A rail loop (Karachi Circular
Railway) is also planned for providing a safe and
fast means of communication between DCK and
Karachi.
DHA City Karachi will have schools and colleges
in the vicinity as well as an International University
that shall offer post graduate programs of world
class academic standards in various disciplines to
locals residents and foreigners alike. DCK Health
City includes a Medical College and a teaching

hospital that will ensure provision of state-of-the-art

health care facilities to the residents.
Security concerns have been meticulously taken
care of by keeping a close eye on roads through
electronic surveillance. Provision of a Wall around
the City, Security Towers, Check Posts and Central
Entrance Gate are some other security measures in
this regard.
DCKs Downtown District will be the most active
and lively place for any city to grow economically.
The Downtown District will magnetize the living
experience and will attract the people from all over
the region to enjoy shopping or doing business
here. The proposed Art and Convention Centers
will be the beauty of DCK.
DHA City Karachi has been planned to be a
landmark urban development model, showcasing
a high quality of living for its residents and it would
potentially serve as a model Pakistani City of the
21st Century. DCK will be a roadmap to modern
living, a comfortable life style and a cherished
residential estate par excellence.

Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away. Antoine de Saint Exupery
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DHA City Karachi: Immediate Action

Plan and Short Term Development Plan
The development works of DHA City Karachi will
be accomplished in four phases:
Immediate Action Plan (2012)
Short Term Plan (2012 2015)
Mid Term Plan (2015-2020)
Long Term Plan (2020-2030)

Col (R) Sagheer

Director DHA City

Campsite External Works (29 Acres)

Water Exploration Works
DCK Short Term Development Plan:
For projects of Short Term Development Plan,

Immediate Action Plan:

Twelve projects worth Rs. 1.0 B under the
Immediate Action Plan have already been tendered
and are under execution. The list of major projects
under the Immediate Action Plan divided into four
major categories is given below:
A) Security
Boundary Wall & Track (8 kms)
8x Watch Towers
DCK Main Entrance Gate
B) On-Site Accommodation

pre-qualification of contractors has been initiated.

Under the short term development plan, projects
worth Rs. 15.7 Billions are being build. The projects

DCK Main Entrance Gate

DCK Visitors' Centre

Staff Accommodation (G+2)

Single Officers Accommodation (G+2)
Officers Apartments (G+1)
C) On-Site Offices
DCK Directorate Office (G+2)
DCK Visitors' Centre
DCK Central Facility Building (G+1)
D) Infrastructure
Major Access Road (0.5 km)

DCK Officers' Apartments

to be executed under short term development

Well done is better than well said. Benjamin Franklin

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plan falling under four major categories are listed
below:
A) Primary Infrastructure Works:
Main Boulevards and Avenues
Bulk Water Supply with Tube Wells
Surface Reservoirs, Overhead Tanks and
Pumping Stations
Trunk Sewers with STPs
Storm Water Drains along Main Roads
Electricity and Gas, and various facilities for
infrastructure
B) Major Roads
6 x packages of major roads with a total length
of 28 km have also been included in the Short
Term Plan. This will ensure access to almost whole
DHA City Karachi area.
C) Sector Development Works
It includes internal roads, water supply, sewerage,
storm water drainage, landscaping, electricity, ICT,
gas:
Sector 3 (Complete)
Sector 5 (Complete)
Sector 2 (Partial)
Sector 7 (Complete)
Sector 6 (Partial)
Sector 9 (Partial)
Downtown District (Partial)
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Town Houses

100 low cost flats in sector 6

E)

Various other Facilities:

KG school (Sector 3)
Primary School/Secondary School (Sector 3)
Mosque (Sector 3)
College (Sector 3)
Healthcare Clinic (Sector 3)
Parks and Playgrounds (Sector 3)
Basic Building of Healthcare City
Basic Building of International University
Outlet Mall (Gateway District)
Theme Parks (Gateway District and Southern
District) Recreational and Sports Facilities
(Southern District)
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D) Construction of Houses / Apartments

In accordance with a standard theme of
construction to introduce homogeneity to the
development following accommodation is being
planned:
100 villas on 200 syd plots in sector 3

Primary and Secondary School

DCK Theme Park

Low Cost Flats

Sometimes it is not enough that we do our best; we must do what is required. Sir Winston Churchill
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DCK - A Progressive Residential Project

Dawn of DHA City Karachi - A Land of New Beginnings

HA City Karachi (DCK) is a unique residential

cum commercial project that has been
meticulously planned as a premium scheme
of international stature.

unveiled in an impressive and graceful

ceremony held at DHA Golf Club
Convention Centre, on 21st Dec. 2011.

T
 he salient features of DCK Master Plan
alongwith its development strategy was
shared with the stakeholders and the media
on the occasion.
The Master Plan of DCK completed in a
record period of 12 months was prepared
by a consortium of leading national and
international firms comprising of Osmani
& Co. (Pvt.) Ltd., (Lead firm) with Doxiadis
Associates of Greece & RMJM of UK as
associate firms.

Designed to provide state-of-the-art living,

working and residential experience, DCK is a project,
which is set in a scenic landscape replete with road
networks, parks and aviary. The use of open spaces,
cul-de-sacs and rectangular shape of the plots
has been incorporated to establish international
standards of planning. The DCK development
plan which comprises health, recreational and
educational facilities, will render it into a modern
and stylish living facility in four to five years.

T
 he Master Plan offers unique Sustainability
features including sector level planning
(residential, commercial and community
facilities), downtown & gateway districts,
infrastructure plans, transport, water
supply, sewerage, drainage and solid waste
management systems, landscape planning,
business development strategy, renewable
energy development, sports and recreational
facilities and sociology.
The DCK master plan maintains the natural

DCK Master Plan

DHA City Karachi (DCK) has been envisioned as

The First Sustainable City of Pakistan, which will
serve as a model for the future independent cities in
the country and abroad. The aim has been to plan
and build a city, which provides its citizens a safe,
comfortable, efficient and beautiful lifestyle.
DHA City Karachi (DCK) Master Plan was

DCK Master Plan

The right to swing my fist ends where the other man's nose begins. Oliver Wendell Holmes
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topographical beauty of the site by carefully
adjusting the housing and other land uses according
to the terrain.
The entire master planning scheme consists
of sixteen residential sectors planned as
mini cities within DCK that will provide all
the residential/communal facilities within a
distance of 5-20 minute walk.
O
 ne of the most important factor that
determines the high quality of life within
the urban framework of DCK is the value of
diversity. DCK aims to draw guidelines for
this value, by being simultaneously a city
intimate for its residents and city-platform
for different functions and events for various
visitors and users.
Ingredients, such as mixed use districts,
neighbourhoods, green spaces, educational
centers together with sport centers, theme
parks, golf course, efficient transportation
system and pedestrian safety, traditional
market and sustainable housing etc. all
constitute the quality that will weave DCK's
urban tissues.

DCK Ground Breaking Ceremony

A
 simple and impressive Ground Breaking
Ceremony of DHA City Karachi (DCK) was
held at the project's site astride Superhighway
on 22nd February, 2012.
The plaque was unveiled, that heralded

the start of project's development activities

physically on ground.
T
 he activities under the Immediate Action
Plan were discussed, which include a total of
12 projects costing Rs. 1 billion and would
be completed in 12-16 months to make the
DCK site fully operational.
T
 he activities under the Short Term
Development Plan were also highlighted,
which would be completed in 3-4 years to
make DCK a livable entity by 2015-16.
DCK, a barren piece of land located
on the eastern horizon of Karachi has
suddenly turned into a hub of intensive
construction and development activities as
a number of dozers, rollers, tractors and
other engineering equipment have started
functioning, signifying the start of the fast
track development of the new housing
scheme.

DCK Development Strategy

DCK site

In order to make DCK a vibrant living place

with most modern amenities in keeping with
international standards, an aggressive development
strategy has been planned, with 3 main phases
in Development Strategy of DCK spread over a
period of 20 years.

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Immediate Action Plan (IAP)

Physical execution of development work at DCK

site is now in full swing, as the development work
on 12 projects under the Immediate Action Plan has
already commenced.

B) On-Site Accommodations
The on-site accommodations initially includes Staff
Accommodation, Single Officers' Accommodation
and Officers' Apartments.

DCK is a complete road map of a modern

housing, recreational and commercial enterprise
that would guarantee the best civic amenities and
a dynamic living environment for its residents. The
execution of projects has commenced from February,
2012. Major projects under IAP are divided into four
major categories as stipulated below:
A) Security
This includes construction of Boundary Walls, 15
Watch Towers and fully guarded Main Entrance Gate
for the safety and security of the future residents.

DCK Staff Accommodation under construction.

Single Officers' Accommodation under construction.

DCK Watch Tower under construction.

C) On-Site Offices
Our on-site offices include state-of-the-art DCK
Directorate Office, Visitors Centre and Central
Facility Building for visitors convenience.

DCK Boundary Wall under construction.

DCK Directorate Office

Regret for wasted time is more wasted time. Mason Cooley

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DCK Central Facility Building under constrction

D) Infrastructure
Our basic infrastructure includes Major Access
Road (0.5 km), Campsite External Works (29 Acres)
and Tube-wells.

Plan is likely to commence by Aug/Sep

this year.
Construction of major roads have also

been included in the Short Term Plan. This

will ensure access to almost whole DHA

City Karachi area.
Development of the project is being closely

monitored/supervised on ground by DCK

engineers and consultant's team at each

stage of development to ensure speedy

development of the scheme on professional
lines.
Contractors of repute are selected after

transparent competitive bidding process

and further contractors shall also be hired

on the same principles for development

of the project. Development of a theme

park and outlet mall are being planned

simultaneously to make DCK site a
weekend picnic spot and attractive place
for visitors.
The projects to be executed under Short Term
Plan falling under four major categories are listed
below:
A) Primary Infrastructure Works:
Main Boulevards and Avenues.
Bulk Water Supply with Tube Wells.
Surface Reservoirs, Overhead Tanks

and Pumping Stations.
Trunk Sewer with STPs.
Storm Water Drains Along Main Roads.
Electricity, Gas and various facilities or
infrastructure.

DCK Camp Site

Road Network

Short Term Development Plan

The entire city will comprise of 16 sectors,

while work on the development of five

residential sectors under the Short Term

Water Exploration at DCK Site

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Ground water investigation is in process and by
grace of Allah, the test results of boreholess are very
successful and approx. 100,000 to 200,000 gal/
day of good quality water is expected from most
of the tubewells.
B) 
Sector Development Works including
internal roads, water supply, sewerage,
storm water drainage, landscaping,
electricity, ICT, gas:
C) Various Other Facilities:
KG School.
Primary School and Secondary School.
College.
Mosque.
Healthcare Clinic.
Parks and Playgrounds.
Basic Building of Healthcare City (Gateway
District).
Basic Building of International University

(Gateway District).
Outlet Mall (Gateway District).
Theme Parks (Gateway District and

Southern District).
Recreational and Sports Facilities

(Southern District).
Wind and Solar Energy Parks.
Lake View Park

Theme Park

Wind and Solar Energy Parks

A Typical Sector at DCK

A typical sector at DCK shall have gated

communities with boundary wall all around at each
sub-sector and gates.

Mosque

DCK Healthcare City

All roads shall have separate vehicular, pedestrian

and cycling areas with collector roads being 90

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ROW & 75 ROW with signal free one-way loops
collectors of 60 wide ROW.

A typical sector in DCK shall have community

facilities spread throughout the sector for ease to
its uses. Each sector shall have central community
facilities in 3 levels as shown below:

You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough. Mae West
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proximity to their dwellings. Apart from the city-wide
functionality, an international business approach
is also planned in DCK Downtown District. The
sophisticated security structure of the city along with
the overall life quality ensures that business activities
can be hosted with maximum safety.

State-of-the-art Facilities &

Local Activities

Strategic Objectives
High Quality Living

DCK seeks to provide high quality living within

the neighbourhoods, with strong economy and
business development that enhances the bond
between the residents and the city. At the same time
it will welcome visitors from Karachi and Hyderabad
to use public facilities and amenities that are missing
in these neighbouring cities.

Economically Driven Development

DCK seeks to encourage economically driven

development by providing a variety of facilities such
as business infrastructure and work opportunities
for its residents. This will create opportunity for the
residents to reduce daily trips to Karachi and work in

Community facilities at DCK form an essential

part of the urban environment. These facilities
include schools, hospital and healthcare services,
shopping malls & hypermarkets, public community
centers, libraries, sports & recreational facilities,
social welfare, postal, religious houses, police
stations, childcare centers, fire & rescue stations,
public buildings and transportation network.

Sustainable City

One of the main goals of DCK is to adopt a

holistic and sustainable design approach. The city
therefore would operate with less energy, part of
which will be generated on site from low-carbon and
renewable energy sources (solar, wind, biomass).
30% of power requirement in DCK would be met
through renewable energy for which space for solar
and wind energy parks have been dedicated in the
area and leading renewable energy companies

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shall be engaged for development of reliable,
cost effective and environmental- friendly solar and
wind energy in DCK.

Salient Features
Enriched With Natural Beauty

Malir River Expressway is in planning stage, on

completion it will amazingly reduce the travelling
time from the metropolis to DCK to 30 minutes thus
shrinking the distances.

Safe & Secure Abode

Series of efforts have been made to maintain

the natural topography of the area in addition to
maintaining a safe and clean environment. Parks,
lake and bird aviary are only some out of the
various approved plans so that future residents live
and breathe in an entirely healthy atmosphere.

Sophisticated Transportation Network

A highly structured transportation network has

been mapped out to facilitate the residents.
Two main roads will provide rapid access to the
entire site, minimizing the distance of any point from
the Superhighway and allowing the development
of vital activities beyond the frontage of DHA City
Karachi.

Security concerns have been meticulously taken

care of by keeping a close eye on roads through
electronic surveillance. Provision of Walled City,
Security Towers, Check Posts and Central Entrance
Gate are some other measures in this regard.

Access to Education and Health Care

of International Standards

The educational facilities within DHA City Karachi

constitute 4 levels of education:
Universities (DCK International University and a
Medical College), Colleges, Primary and Secondary
Schools and Kindergartens, planned in each
residential sector.
DCK Health City including a Medical College
and a teaching hospital will ensure provision of
state-of-the-art health care facilities to the residents.
Additionally, there will be primary care clinics in
each residential sector along with a secondary
health care complex in the Southern Zone.

Trends in Plot Prices at DCK

A north-south roadway connects the Superhighway

with the farthest southern area and an east-west
roadway connects the newly planned developments
with DCK.

Prior to start of master planning of the project,

the prices of the plots were going below the actual
prices. However, the current market trends show
large increase in the plot prices in the open market
even in this current recession. An increase of 3040% in prices has been noticed in last 8-10 months.
By the grace of Almighty Allah, there is a sharp
reduction in the default ratio of payment and in
certain cases few plot owners have paid the entire
amount to DHA Karachi, which show the confidence
and trust of the investors/plot owners in the project.
At DCK, we thank you all for this confidence and
request for the continuation of this confidence
throughout the project. For FAQs, online, sms &
other services/information, please visit our website;
www.dhakarachi.org

If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything. Mark Twain
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DHA Waterfront Projects

Working towards interests of rightful owners
DHA Cogen Plant

In Order to meet the future needs of Water &

Power primarily for the planned Highrise Residential
& Commercial Complexes and also for PhaseVIII, DHA conceived the establishment of Power
& Desalination Plant of 90 MW Power & 3 MGD
Water in Phase-I and subsequently Cogen Plant of
150 MW Power & 5MGD Water in Phase-II. The
Plant was commissioned, with full technological
backup support of Siemens Pakistan, Siemens AG
Germany and Alpha Laval of Sweden in February
2008. Alpha Laval provided the desalination units
while Siemens Germany provided the state-of-

Lt Col (R) Ali Amjad Jafery

Director Special Projects

the-art combined cycle power plant. DHA Cogen

Plant operated for 11 months only and that too
in brief spell of 2-3 months and the Plant is lying
closed since May 2010. The effort to revive the
plant commenced in September 2010, followed by
negotiations with board of directors of DCL, AEI,
the banks and minority shareholders. A positive
headway has been made in this regard; hectic
efforts are going on to make the plant operational
at the earliest.
Third Party Evaluation and Route Cause Analysis
of the plants were under taken by Siemens and

In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on. Robert Frost
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Fitchner both German Firms. The report is very
encouraging and implies that Cogen plant could
be made operational with requisite repairs. A
significant headway has been made towards revival
and rehabilitation of the non-functional Cogen
plant. A new management would soon take over
the administrative/operational control of Cogen
project and would ensure speedy completion of
comprehensive repairs/rehabilitation of the plant.
The new arrangements will enable DHA to have
adequate representation in the Cogen Board to
ensure uninterrupted/smooth operation of the
plant in future.
All the stake holders of the project are

The report on Third Party Evaluation

and Route Cause Analysis is very
encouraging and implies that Cogen
plant could be made operational
with requisite repairs. A significant
headway had been made towards
revival and rehabilitation of the
non-functional Cogen plant.
supporting the new management which would
arrange necessary funds for carrying out the
repair/maintenance of plant, while various tariff
agreements with NEPRA, KESC and CBC etc are
being finalized and the Cogen plant is expected to
become fully functional by end of 2013.

Crescent Bay Project

This mega project was a joint venture between

M/s EMMAR Dubai and M/s GIGA Pakistan and
DHA. The project was estimated to be completed
by 2010-11. The projects is spread over 108 Acres
land reclaimed by Developer, comprising 46 x 30
storey buildings. Agreement was signed with DHA
in 2004, land was leased in 2005.
With hectic negotiation with developer, a new
master plan has been made and the stalled project
is restarting shortly. Developer will completely
implement the revised master plan upto year

2022 and will also construct waste water /

sewerage treatment plant to meet the hygienic
and environmental standards of the coast line.
Necessary arrangements have also been made to
ensure that customers interests are looked after by
the Developer and necessary compensations will
be made in case of any delays.

Creek Views & Terraces Project

Famous property developer AKD Group in a joint

venture with DHA will launch Creek Views & Terraces
project. The project is spread over 43 Acres Land,
comprising 14 Residential Towers (18-28 Storey)
and 3 Office Complexes. Agreement was signed
with AKD in July 2006, while land was leased to
project developer in July 2010. Project Office and
model apartments are under construction and soil
testing is being carried out along with piling work.
Presently the Developer is using his own resources
for the construction and all other activities to build
confidence and develop trust of the customers.
Project is expected to be launched to the public by
the Developer in July/August 2012.

Creek Marina Residential Complex

The project was launched by M/s Meinhardt,

Singapore as a prestigious residential complex in
Phase-VIII. The project is spread over 19 Acres
of Land, comprising 8 x 27 Storey Residential
Towers. Out of 768 Apartments, 256 Apartments
were sold. Agreement was signed in September
2004 and land leased to project in May 2005. The
Project got stalled. Presently negotiations are being
concluded with the Developer for putting in place
the arrangements for the revival and protecting the
interest of the customers.

Creek City Medical Complex

DHA has decided to setup a Medical Complex

spread over 18 acres in Phase-VIII. The concept
of independent specialized medical units has not
received requisite response. A new proposal of
the Creek City Medical Complex (CCMC) is being
formalized with the help of experts of health sector
to attract investors and create state of art facility to
meet the need of the residents.

If you judge people, you have no time to love them. Mother Teresa
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Annual Meeting of
DHA Governing Body

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he annual meeting of DHA Governing Body

chaired by Secretary Defence, Lt. Gen (R)
Asif Yasin Malik was held at Headquarters 5
Corps. Commander 5 Corps Lt. Gen Muhammad
Ijaz Chaudhry was also present on the occasion.
Secretary Defence said that DHA Karachi had
come a long way in emerging as a prestigious
residential estate of the country providing best
civic amenities and dynamic living environment to
residents. He asked the Housing Authority to continue
introducing new trends in the field of housing and
civic management with a forward looking approach
to ensure that DHA remains a versatile organization
capable of responding to the future challenges.

need for completing the project with professional

diligence at a fast pace so that it should serve as a
model for future cities in the country and abroad.

Secretary Defence asked the Housing

Authority to continue introducing new
trends in the field of housing and civic
management with a forward looking
approach to ensure that DHA remains
a versatile organization capable of
responding to the future challenges.

Chairman Governing Body appreciated DHAs

initiative of establishing Central Control Cell for
efficient and hassle-free approval of building plans.
He asked DHA to further improve the system by
using modern IT technology. He also stressed the
need for ensuring water and electricity conservation
Secretary Defence, Lt. Gen (R) Asif Yasin Malik
to minimize the shortage of these commodities. He
presiding the annual meeting of DHA Governing Body
specially emphasized the need for ensuring stoppage
held at Headquarters 5 Corps.
of wastage of water through introducing efficient
Administrator DHA, Brig Muhammad Abdullah checking and monitoring mechanism in DHA.
gave an overview of DHA and briefed the members
The Governing Body also gave approval of DHAs
of Governing Body about the ongoing DHA
development
Budget 2012-13. The Governing
development projects. Chairman Governing Body
said that DHA City Karachi was a unique project Body (GB) was informed that the infrastructure
which was testimony of DHAs credibility and development works at DHA City Karachi (DCK) were
stability as a strong entity in the field of housing going on in full swing to make DCK a livable entity
and development in the country. He emphasized the by 2016.
We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are. Anais Nin
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DHA Executive Board Meeting: Mega Projects

meeting of DHA Executive Board chaired by

its new President (PEB) Corps Commander
Lt. Gen Muhammad Ijaz Chaudhry was held
at Headquarters 5 Corps to review progress of the
ongoing DHAs mega projects and took important
decisions regarding speedy completion of projects.
The Corps Commander asked DHA to revitalize
its efforts for maintaining benchmarks standards in
the field of housing, planning and community living.
He said that DHA must ensure that all its policies
and undertakings should facilitate the residents
and should aim at providing comfortable living
environment to residents. He further asked DHA
to work in tandem and in close co-ordination with
Cantonment Board Clifton to achieve the goals of
efficient, dynamic and vibrant civic life.

The Corps Commander asked DHA to

revitalize its efforts for maintaining
benchmarks standards in the field of
housing, planning and community living.
He said that DHA must ensure that all its
policies and undertakings should
facilitate the residents and should
aim at providing comfortable living
environment to residents.
Project Director (PD) DCK informed that after
the successful ground breaking of DCK project lots
of development activities under Immediate Action
Plan (IAP) have started on the ground. The projects
being undertaken under IAP include construction
of boundary wall, watch towers, DCK Entrance
Gate, DCK Site Office, Central Facility Building and
Access Road etc which would be completed in one
years record time to make DCK site operational.
He added that the planning/tendering process of
projects to be undertaken under the DCK Short
Term Development Plan (2012-2015) was in the

President Executive Board DHA

Lt. Gen Muhammad Ijaz Chaudhry presiding the
Executive Board Meeting.

final stages and the development work on the

same would start soon.
Chief Engineer DHA informed the Executive
Board that infrastructure development works in
three sectors of DHA Phase-VIII (Sectors C, D and
E-8) were being undertaken simultaneously under
a renewed fast pace development strategy. PEB
asked DHA to ensure speedy, smooth and efficient
infrastructure development of the area in a most
transparent, professional and sound manner.
Director Special Projects said that DHA was
making focused and concerted efforts with a
pragmatic and forward looking strategy to ensure
early revival/rehabilitation of the stalled DHA Cogen
Power & Desalination Plant and that a significant
headway had been made in that regard.
VC DHA Suffa University (DSU) said that the
University has started it's academic session in
various engineering and management sciences
disciplines from fall Semester (Sept 2012). PEB asked
DSU to maintain highest academic/professional
standards in all its programmes, create intellectually
stimulating learning environment and to provide
best infrastructure facilities at the Campus to ensure
credibility and high standing of DSU.

Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none. William Shakespeare

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Annual Budget DHA

Resources Mobilization

HA Executive Board Meeting chaired by

Commander 5 Corps Lt. Gen Muhammad
Ijaz Chaudhry, who is also President Executive
Board DHA, was held at Headquarters 5 Corps here
today. The Executive Board reviewed/evaluated the
ongoing development works/mega projects of the
Housing Authority and approved the DHA Annual
Development Budget for the fiscal year 2012-2013.
Director Finance DHA, Jamal Macdi said that
the main objective set forth for the DHA Budget was
to ensure speedy completion of the infrastructure
development of DHA Phase-VIII focusing on
simultaneous development of Sectors C, D and E-8
so as to open them for construction by the next year.
The main features of the development works include
development of Business Zone, construction of
sewerage treatment plants, a new graveyard, road
furniture/finishing of roads network of Sec A, B&C
and horticulture/landscaping of the area. A sum of
Rs. 3 billion has been earmarked for infrastructure
development works of Phase-VIII for this fiscal year.

The Executive Board reviewed/

evaluated the ongoing development
works/mega projects of the Housing
Authority and approved the DHA
Annual Development Budget for the
fiscal year 2012-2013.
He further added that a sum of Rs. 2 billion
had been earmarked for undertaking different
development projects in DHA Phase-I to PhaseVII
including
development/up-gradation
of
Bokhari Commercial Area on Saba Avenue, DHA
Sports Complex (Moin Khan Academy), left over
infrastructure development of Phase-VII Extn,
installation of electronic surveillance and security

PEB DHA presiding over the Executive Board Meeting

held to approve DHA's Annual Budget

system and a host of other development projects.

President Executive Board (PEB) asked the Housing
Authority to ensure substantial improvement in the
security system in DHA for peaceful living in the
area.
Director DHA City Karachi (DCK), Brig (R)
Muhammad Rafique highlighted the DCK
development strategy and said that work on 10
infrastructure development projects including
construction of boundary wall, watch towers, entrance
gate, access road and office/residential complex was
going on speedily which would be completed in one
years time to make the DCK site fully operational. He
added that sector development work of two sectors
under the short term development plan would start
in 3 to 4 months time to make DHA City Karachi a
livable place by 2014-15.
PEB DHA directed that alongwith the sector
development provision of essential services in DCK
like electricity, water and sewerage should be ensured
along-with the sector development. He asked DHA
authorities that community facilities like schools,
masjid, parks and commercial areas etc should also
be developed simultaneously.

Logic will get you from A to Z; imagination will get you everywhere. Albert Einstein
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DHA City Karachi: Steering Committee Meeting

Setting Guidelines

HA City Karachis (DCK) Steering

Committee
Meeting
chaired
by
Administrator DHA, Brig Muhammad
Abdullah was held at DHAs Main Office to
review the progress of the ongoing development
activities at DCK site on Super Highway.

Project Director DCK, Brig (R) Muhammad
Rafique apprised the Steering Committee about
the progress of ongoing projects under Immediate
Action Plan at DCK site. Some of these projects
include construction of Boundary Wall and Track,
Watch Towers, DCK Main Entrance Gate, Staff
Accommodation, DCK Visitors Centre and DCK
Central Facility Building etc.
Feasibility study on renewable energy project,
alternate water works and environmental impact
assessment (EIA) were also going on while water
exploration work in the area was being completed
with success.

sector development, development of arterial

and collector road network, bulk water supply
works, major sewerage works, electrical works
and landscaping of the area. The work on these
projects would start soon and completed as per
the stipulated time line.

Administrator DHA asked the DCK

consultants and engineers to complete
Engr Arif Osmani said that the water
the ongoing projects speedily with a
requirement of DHA City Karachi until 2020
holistic and integrated approach.
was estimated to be 4-5 MGD which would be
Administrator DHA asked the DCK consultants
and engineers to complete the ongoing projects
speedily with a holistic and integrated approach.
He said that the projects of construction of Watch
Towers and DCK Main Entrance Gate should be
given priority and completed at the earliest.
DCK Consultant Lead Architect, Atif Osmani
said that five residential sectors each having
its own uniform and spectacular architectural
style were being developed under the Short
Term Development Plan to make DCK a livable
entity by 2015-2016. He said that the projects
to be completed in this phase included complete

met through abundance of underground water

available in the area. He elaborated that the
results of water obtained from groud were very
positive and had yielded high quality drinking
water having good TDS value.
DCK Chief Consultant, Prof Spiro Pollalis said
that the DCK was a sustainable project which was
being developed to provide a unique lifestyle to its
residents. He added that an international health
care city and an international university would
also be established at DCK. He reiterated that
DCK would be developed as a fully sustainable
city with a balanced economy and integrated
society.

I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library. Jorge Luis Borges
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Administrator Visits DCK Site

Ensuring Compliance

dministrator DHA, Brig Muhammad

Abdullah visited the project site to review
DCK development plans on ground.

He was briefed by Project Director DCK and Project

Consultant about the construction and designing
details of seven lanes DCK Entrance Gate, adjacent
Theme Park and Outlet Mall being built astride
Super Highway. He was also informed about the
engineering/construction details of DCK Boundary
Wall, Security Towers, DCK Information Centre,
DCK Office/Staff Accommodation projects.The
progress on these ongoing projects is phenominal
and they would be completed within the stipulated
time of 2 years.
Administrator was informed that the boring work
for exploration of water on ground was going on
successfully and the results were quite encouraging.
There is abadance of underground water in DCK
in sufficient quantity to cater for future requirements

of the city uptil 2020. The Administrator was also

shown the planned projects of road network,
sectors, parks and amenities development being
initiated under the short term development plan to
be completed in 3-4 years time to make the site
livable for its residents.

Administrator DHA asked the

consultants, contractors and DCK staff
to leave no stone un-turned in the
development of this new remarkable city,
which is unique and one of its kind.
Administrator DHA asked the consultants,
contractors and DCK staff to leave no stone unturned in the development of this new remarkable
city, which is unique and one of its kind. The work
must be undertaken in a most professional manner
and keep the reputation of DHA in mind as a trend
setter in the field of housing and community living.

World Book Day

function was held in April 2012 at DA

Degree College for Women Ph-VIII to
celebrate World Book Day. Ms. Qudsia
Akbar, ex-President Arts Council was the chief
guest.
The chief guest highlighted the importance
of reading books. She said that books impart
knowledge, enhances ones vision and brings a
vivid transformation in life. She added that a book
was the best and most trustworthy companion of
life.
Lt. Col (R) Rafat Naqvi, Secretary Defence
Central Library said that the strength of a nation
was depended on its intellectual and literary

Speakers at World Book Day Function held at DCW Ph-VIII

prowess. A declamation contest was also held

on the occasion in which students made eloquent
and thought-provoking speeches highlighting
the significance of reading books and its impact
on human behaviour. At the end the chief guest
distributed prizes and certificates among the
winners of the declamation contest. A large number
of students, faculty members and prominent
citizens attended the function.

Time you enjoy wasting, was not wasted. John Lennon

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Chief Engineer DHA

Installation of Security & Surveillance System

Repair, Renovation & Building Construction

Works in DA Beach View Club is being carried out
to enhance the facilities of the Club. The project
will be completed within one and a half year.
DA Club Sports Complex

The new Security & Surveillance System including

High Speed PTZ Camera, High Resolution Day/
Night Box Camera and Enhance Lens with Auto-Iris
is functional. Work of Phase-I has been completed
and work on Phase-II of the project which includes
fixing of Surveillance Cameras at all important
public places is being carried out. The project cost
is approx Rs 102 Million and the project will be
completed within next six months.
Renovation of DA Beachview Club

The new Sports Complex at DA Club in

Phase-II was constructed to upgrade the existing
Sports facilities of the Club. The Sports Complex is
completed.
Reception Lobby - Creek Club
The renovation project was started in March
2008. The aim was to have a worthwhile lobby and
welcome desk for members of the club. The lobby
building consists of two floors club houses, sitting

And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it. Paulo Coelho
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Development Works - Bukhari Comm Areas

areas and a bakery. The project was delayed due

to redesigning of adjacent structure of Creek Lodge
from (G+3) to (G+5). However with lot of efforts by
the new management, the work got completed in
mid 2012.
Creek Lodge DA Creek Club

Development Works in Bukhari Commercial

Area includes lying of Sewerage, W/S System, Storm
Water Drains and Improvement of Roads and the
project has been completed. The scope of works
includes the following:(1) Water Supply Lines
(2) Sewerage Lines
(3) Const of Storm Water Drain
(4) Const of Rehabilitation of Roads
(5) Const of Valve Chambers / Manholes for
Water Supply / Sewerage
Environmental Dredging at Gizri Creek
Environmental Dredging, Slope Protection and
related works of Gizri Creek, DHA Karachi is to
deepen or widening of the channel for the passage
of ships/boats, whether in tidal waters or in inland
waterway. Work awarded this year and the dredging
is in process. The project cost is approx Rs. 938.344
million.

There was a dire necessity to have some guest

accommodation at Creek Club to meet the pressing
demands of the members. In order to meet this
requirement, construction of Creek Lodge started
in April 2008 with the aim to build a five star
accommodation for members of this elite club. The
building consists of Basement, Ground plus seven
storey. The Creek Lodge after completion shall have
75 standard rooms, 20 executive suits, a business
centre and two restaurants with all facilities. The
project is likely to be completed by end of the year

Gizri Flyover
It is located on Kh-e-Hafiz and caters for traffic
plying between the city and DHA. The Project was
based on NESPAK Traffic Study to reduce traffic
congestion at Gizri Commercial Area. The Project
commenced in March 2007 and was completed in
24 months time period. The Soft Opening of Flyover
was held on 15 December 2009. The left over
miscellaneous works has now been completed and
CBC has been asked to take over the completed
project.

The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. Socrates

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Infrastructure Development of DHA Phase-VIII

Redesigned in foot step with time

HA Phase-VIII is spread over an area of

4151 acres. It constitutes a small peninsula
land reclaimed before allotment of plots.
Initial master plan for development of Phase-VIII
was made some thirty years back. That plan was
rudimentary in nature and there was a need to
revisit it since advanced tools made their way in
modern day town planning. Thus redesigning was
done in 2006. A fresh master plan for infrastructure
development of DHA Phase-VIII was accordingly
prepared by consultant M/S Osmani & Co. Based

Avenue, which is the main artery

linking Seaview with Creek Marina
along the beach has been completed
by FWO as per international
standards and is open for traffic.
Water supply main pipelines have
been laid between Qasim Pumping
Station to DA Country & Golf Club Col (R) M Babar
Bhatti TI(M), SI(M)
for horticultural purposes.
Dir Ph-VIII Dev.

All infrastructure works of

Zulfiqar Commercial Area in Sector A have been
completed. Area has been opened for construction.
A large network of arterial and collector roads is in
progress by NLC. Beside the road works, drainage
works have been completed. Finishing works of
16th Street being the primary access to Creek Vistas
has been completed at fast pace. Sector A of PhaseVIII has already been opened for construction of

on the new development strategy the development

work is being implemented in true letter and spirit.
There are six Sectors in Phase-VIII (A to E and E8).
In Sector A infrastructure development work is
completed and the Sector is open for construction.
This includes carpeting road, sewerage, water supply
and electrical works including streetlights. Beach
houses. Sector B developments have also been
completed and plot owners have been allowed
to start the construction of houses. Infrastructure
Development of Sector A & B including roads
carpeting, sewerage, water supply, electric works
including street lights have been completed.
Construction of major arterial roads in entire PhVIII (RD 03-08) is also completed.

Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind. Albert Einstein
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Missing sewerage lines have been laid and
manholes constructed and covered. Zulfiqar Streets
of Sector A needed re-surfacing along with services.
Work has been completed.
Zulfiqar Avenue is a major artery linking PhaseVIII with Phase V and Phase-VI through Khayabane-Ittehad. Road needed immediate uplift along with
services like sewerage, drainage works etc. Contract
has been awarded and work has commenced and
is near completion.
Infrastructure Development Works Sector C
Infrastructure Development Works in Sector-C
includes Sewerage, Water Supply System,
Storm Water Drains, Roads and Road Furniture.
Infrastructure Development work in Sector-C
commenced in May 2011. 4x Contracts have been
concluded and present progress is70%.

been concluded with FWO & NLC.

Zulfiqar Avenue
Zulfiqar Avenue development includes Sewerage,
Water Supply System, Storm Water Drains, Roads &
Road Furniture. Work of Zulfiqar Avenue commenced

Infrastructure Development Works Sector-D

Infrastructure Development Works Sector-D
includes Sewerage, Water Supply System, Storm
Water Drains, Roads and Road Furniture. Work of

Infrastructure Development in Sector-D commenced

in November 2011. 3x Contracts have been
concluded.
Infrastructure Development Works Sector-E8

Infrastructure Development Works SectorE8 includes Sewerage, Water Supply System,

Storm Water Drains, Roads and Road Furniture.
Work of Infrastructure Development in Sector-E8
commenced in November 2011. 2x Contracts have

in Jan 2011, Progress on Zulfiqar Avenue is 92%

and will be completed by Apr 2012.
Rain Protection
Rain Protection work is being carried out to
strengthen the constructed main roads from rain
water. Work of Rain Protection commenced in Feb
2010. Progress on Rain Protection is 94% and will
be completed soon.

Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school. Albert Einstein
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Miscellaneous Projects

Lt Col (R) Ahmar Halim Khan

Dir Dev DHA

Married Officers Accommodation

ork on construction of 24 apartments
on Seaview has been completed and all
the apartments have been occupied. The
project has been completed.

Covering of Jami Nullah

In order to provide additional parking space for
visitors/ club members, it was decided to cover the
section of Jami Nullah in front of DA Sunset Club

from Sunset Club to Marble Arch area. This has

not only provided extra parking space but has also
reduced the foul smell from the Nullah. The project
has been completed.
DHA Sports Club (Moin Khan Academy)
DHA Sports Club has been established in order
to provide sports facilities and healthy environment

to its residents. A magnificent sports club has been

constructed astride Defence Authority Golf Club in
Defence Phase-VIII alongwith Moin Khan Cricket
Academy. DHA Sports Complex is a superb sports
arena and features a variety of sporting facilities like
a cricket stadium with floodlight arrangements, a
cricket academy with a practice field, a jogging track,
a covered swimming pool, a modern gymnasium
and three international standard squash courts. The
membership of the Sports Club is open to all the
sports fans of Karachi irrespective of being a DHA
resident. Balance work of DHA Sports Club (Moin
Khan Academy) has now been awarded under
Phase-III works.
Club House
Contract for construction of Club House at DHA
Sports Club has been awarded. The project is
expected to be completed by end 2012. Club House
building comprises of two floors (Ground +1). Total
covered area is about 10,656 Sft. Salient features
includes lounge, Sports Shop, Tuck Shop & Kids
playing area at ground floor.
Gymnasium
Contract for construction of Gymnasium Building
at DHA Sports Club has been awarded. The project
will be completed by end 2013.

Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school. Albert Einstein
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(ADR) led by its President Mr Attique-urRehman visited DHA and held a meeting with
Administrator DHA, Brig Muhammad Abdullah, at
DHA Main Office to discuss various issues related to
the residents.
The Administrator underlined the need for
enhanced interaction between DHA and residents
associations for speedy resolution of their problems.

and representatives of Residents' Association to finalize

the plan for undertaking development activity soon.
Special Project Director DHA informed the delegation
that there had been a positive development towards
making the stalled DHA Cogen Plant operational. The
complex process of rehabilitation of the plant was in
advance stages of planning for making it operational
at the earliest.

Meeting with ADR delegation at DHA Main Office.

He said that for DHA, satisfaction of residents was of

utmost importance and DHA would always welcome
the valuable feedback from the residents associations.
He informed the delegation that DHA was making a
new security plan which envisages effective steps in
collaboration with Police, Rangers and CBC to enhance
the security arrangements in DHA.
Brig Abdullah reiterated that DHA accorded highest
priority to provision of secure and safe living environment to
residents. He informed the delegation that the contracts for
left over development works in DHA Phase-VII and PhaseVII Extension were being finalized and the development
works would start soon.
He said that DHA was planning to start development
of a graveyard in DHA Phase-VIII very soon to meet
the pressing demand of the residents. He asked the
concerned staff to arrange a joint visit of DHA officials

The meeting concluded on a positive note, while

both residents and DHA officials expressed their resolve
to continue meaningful co-operation in future.

Fumigation Campaign

HA has launched an intensive fumigation

campaign as part of post rain emergency
drive in DHA areas. To effectively prevent the
breeding of potential carriers of different diseases
and viruses, the insects eradication campaign
was launched, includes fumigation, spray and
oiling drives intended against the stagnant rain
water, storm water drains, garbage dumps and
manholes. A large number of fog generators,
vehicle fitted spraying pumps and fumigation
machines were used with effective insecticides
and sprays to fight the menace of deadly viruses.
Administrator asked the concerned DHA Staff to
ensure making the fumigation campaign against
the deadly viruses a success.

When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace. Jimi Hendrix
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Anniversary Function of DRS

Hand in Glove for Comfort

he 21st Anniversary Function of Defence

Residents Society (DRS) was celebrated in
November 2011. Commander 5 Corps and
President Executive Board DHA, Lt. Gen Muhammad
Zahirul Islam was invited as the chief guest.
The meeting was largely attended by the
residents including Administrator DHA Brig Aamer
Raza Qureshi, President CBC Brig Anis Ahmed,
MD SSGC Azim Iqbal Siddiqui and Commander
Shaukat Ali Shah, DIG Karachi (South).
Addressing on the occasion, Lt. Gen Zahirul Islam
appreciated the Residents Societies for harnessing
positive energies to upgrade civic amenities
and improve living environment of community.
He applauded the harmonious and symbiotic
coordination of DRS with DHA to achieve the goals
of a healthy and vibrant civic culture.
President Executive Board pointed out that the
perennial problem of water shortage in DHA was a
complex issue which was a matter of great concern
for residents as well as the administration and it was
encouraging that DHA was making out all efforts to
proactively resolve the crisis that includes procuring
enhanced supply of bulk water and its judicious and
transparent distribution to the resident in DHA. He
commended the substantial efforts made by DHA
towards ensuring revival of stalled Cogen plant
by acquiring its control and management from
the present owners. Lt. Gen Zahirul Islam further

President DRS Mr. Zafar Iqbal presenting a Memonto to

Ex-President Executive Board DHA Lt. Gen Zahirul Islam.

remarked that it was reassuring that the master

plan of DHA City Karachi project on Super Highway
had been completed as per schedule thus setting
the pace for development of a most modern and
well planned city of the country.
Earlier Mr Zafar Iqbal President DRS in his welcome
address gave various suggestions for improvement
of civic amenities and quality of life in DHA. He
thanked DHA and CBC for their support and cooperation in resolution of residents problems and
in making DHA an elite residential estate of the
country. He extended full support of DRS to DHA
in all their efforts and projects being undertaken
for the welfare of residents and betterment of the
areas.

Participants of DRS Anniversary Function with Ex-President PEB and Administrator DHA
Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen. Leonardo da Vinci
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Appreciating the Effort

HA News is meticulously printed with

clockwork punctuality, continuity and
regularity. This publication contains most
up-to-date information which keeps one afresh.
Information is knowledge that eases the lives of
the residents for comfort and what to expect. As
it is, DHA is an esteemed setup of housing in
the country which is well known and recognized
everywhere. It has already given so many facilities
to its residents.
This handy and readily available magazine
contains very rich and timely information and
highlights the DHA activities, achievements,
progress and projects etc. The Magazine gives
write ups of DHA and its contents are extremely
informative and valuable.
It is commendable and praiseworthy to
observe the big leaps, strides and projects of
the DHA. Its thoughtful steps for provisioning
the housing for so many in need of acquiring a
residence in better environments is definitely a
boon to people of cleaner habits, better taste and
aesthetic. Besides healthy surroundings, fresh air,

sea front view, parks, horticultural activities, floral

scenery and greenery, clubs for social mixing and
entertainments with small libraries, the gigantic
Central Defence Library with a wide range of
reading and video material, sports fields for
physical fitness for better health and relaxation
Mosques are certainly the requirements and
essentials of life are all available there. DHA
has added another feather in its fluttering cap,
the dream projects of DHA City. This complex
itself so well planned with meticulous design and
execution is an elephantine project. Once, on
ground it is going to be a gift and pride land mark
for Karachi.
I am an old associate of the DHA. I have watched
its growth from its founding till update. I can very
safely testify that DHA personnel have really taken
pains and labored to bring its standard to such a
glorious height.
I wish all the success and progress for DHA in
days to come.
Gp Capt (R) Syed Barkat Ali, SI(M)

Public Notice for DHA Residents

n order to provide secure, safe and peaceful living environments DHA in consultation with Residents
Associations has decided to implement the following policy:

No Wall Chalking would be allowed in DHA areas. Strict Action would be taken against any
person found indulging in this practice.
Writing of slogans/graffiti at public/private places is strictly prohibited in DHA .
Hoisting of Party/Religious Flags and Symbols in Commercial Areas is not allowed. DHA Vigilance
would monitor the same and remove prohibited flags from the area if found any.
DHA Vigilance has been tasked to ensure implementation of the policy in true letter and spirit. The
policy is also being made part of DHA Rules and Regulations.

Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth. Pablo Picasso
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Pak-China Foundation Friendship Walk

Friends Forever

ak-China Foundation in collaboration with

DHA organized a friendship walk at Seaview
to celebrate the Pak-China Friendship Year.

A large number of students from DHA schools

and colleges and people from different walks of life
including celebrities enthusiastically participated in
the walk. The venue gave a colorful look of gaiety as
the students waved green and red flags of Pakistan
and China and chanted slogans of long live PakChina friendship. Kaleem Khan, Vice Chairman
Pak-China Foundation the chief organizer of the
event thanked the public, students and media for
overwhelmingly participating in the event and
making it successful.
The speakers on the occasion highlighted the

A view of dignitaries leading Friendship Walk held under

arrangements of Pak-China Foundation at Seaview DHA.

significance of Pak-China friendship which existed

in all circumstances. They asserted that China
is a sincere and trust worthy friend of Pakistan
and people of the both countries are bounded
together in a strong relationship based on trust and
brotherhood, love and affection. At the end of the
walk a colorful variety program was held on Seaview
Beach. Students' choirs from DHA educational
institutions sang delightful songs on the occasion.
The event ended with a resolve by the participants
reiterating that Pak-China friendship would further
strengthen and flourish in coming years.

Sahil, DHA Phase-VIII Extension, Karachi

Investment Opportunity along the Seashore

ahil is the stretch of property running along

the coastline of DHA Phase-VIII Extension. It
is easily accessible from Khayaban-e-Ittehad
and Beach Avenue. Sahil DHA comprises a total
of 1,713 residential and 644 commercial plots.
Residential plots measure 300 and 500 square
yards and commercial plots measure 100 square
yards. Plot allotments were originally restricted

only to members of the armed forces; however, the

majority of the plots are now owned by the general
public. Development work is accepted to begin in
a year or two. Here the plots are less expensive,
compared to those in nearby phases in DHA,
and the fact that it is located in DHA Phase-VII (a
prime residential area). Sahil DHA is considered a
creative option for investors.

Think before you speak. Read before you think. Fran Lebowitz
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DHA Services

Brig (R) Agha Ali Raza Qizilbash

Director DHA Services

Taking pride in serving its valued Residents

HA Services started its work in July 2009

as a self supporting corporate organization
under the umbrella of Defence Housing
Authority. Its aim was to provide essential home
services to the residents of DHA with a high degree
of reliability, convenience and cost effectiveness.

mass Fumigation campaign on instructions of DHA

against dengue with 100% satisfactory results. Our
Fumigation and Termite Proofing Services which
include water tank cleaning are also part of Home
Care Services offering comforts to many residents/

Over three years, DHA Services has gradually

expanded its customer base in DHA. It is a corporate
organization and the services it offers address the
essential domestic needs of residents of DHA. It
has the capacity to cater for the huge market and
has great prospects of success. Efforts are being
made to improve the organization on fast track and
enhance its reputation.
Following services are being offered:
Event Management Services (EMS)
Event Management Services is working with a
new vision. EMS will be organizing wedding and
other functions as per requirements of the customers
in separate Marriage Halls being prepared at the
sea front close to Capt. Raja Farhan (Shaheed)
Park. The halls have been outsourced to contractor;
however, DHA Services remains available to
facilitate DHA Residents in bookings, if required.
Moreover, musical and entertainment shows are
also being arranged at different venues in DHA.
EMS of DHA Services offers a unique opportunity to
DHA Residents and their families to enjoy the events
in nice, clean, dignified and serene environments.
DHA Services also remains available to all DHA
Residents in organizing their events according to
their specific requirements at their chosen sites.
Home Care Services (HCS)
Home Care Services is providing janitorial,
gardening, trouble shooting services through
electricians, AC mechanics, plumbers and carpenters.
Last year the Home Care Services undertook a

corporate organizations and institutions. Home

Care Services have the ability to cater for individual
as well as corporate needs of their respected clients.
Property Exchange
Property Exchange Services offer reliable, costeffective and confidential services for all DHA
residents.
Advertising and Creative Division
Advertising and Creative Division is dealing
with fabrication and sitting of hoardings, pole
signs, brand promotion and float activities, mobile
marketing and sponsored beatification of DHA
prime locations. Media and printing services are
also available.
Advantage Magazine
The DHA Services has launched its advertising
magazine with the name of ADVANTAGE. The
magazine carries advertisements of many of the
companies of the country and is distributed free
of cost to our residents at their homes as well as

Some people feel the rain. Others just get wet. Bob Marley
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public offices, hospitals, clubs and hotels etc. Any
individual, commercial or corporate body can have
their advertisements placed in the magazine at
cheap rates. Contact DHA Services for getting a
customized solution and prompt response.
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Services
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Services of DHA
Services is competing with the best in the market
today. With hi-tech machines and fully automated
system, the Laundry and Dry Cleaners offer one
hour service on demand, one day service, Dry
Cleaning and sofa and carpet cleaning with pick
and drop facility available for our members. DHA
residents and our esteemed clients can utilize all
these facilities through any of our six outlets spread
over DHA.
Factory at Khayaban-e- Ittehad CBC
Hydrant.
Creek vistas.
Darakshan Market.
Nisar Shaheed Park.
Delton Market (Khadda Market).
Jami Commercial.
Future Projects
DHA Services is introducing three new projects
in this year. These are based on the domestic needs
and are part of the commitment of the DHA Services
to facilitate the lives of DHA residents.
Reverse Osmosis and Water Bottling Plant
Affordable and hygienic drinking water is an
urgent need of all households. DHA Services is
importing an R.O Plant to address this need of DHA
residents. The project is planned to be launched in
August-September this year and will be available
at cheaper than market rates to all residents. Sales
points will be established at our Laundry and Dry
Cleaning outlets, shops in the DHA commercial
areas, DHA Clubs while home delivery service will
also be provided. DHA Services drinking water is
guaranteed to comply with international standards.

hopefully, by August this year. All residents can place

the advertisements for newspapers at the DHA
Services office which will be printed in the desired
newspaper at the desired date. DHA Services will
also offer advertising solutions and campaigns to
individual and corporate clients.
Livestock Mandi
Starting this year, DHA Services will be organizing
a Bakra/Cattle Mandi in DHA Phase VIII for a
period of one month before Eid-ul-Azha. Livestock
from best locations will be brought from all over
the country to offer the best choice to our residents
almost at their doorsteps.
Complaint Center
DHA Services commitment to serve the residents
to their satisfaction is not possible if a system of
feedback is not in place. While the UAN number
111-111-895 is meant for accessing the relevant
services, we have now established a complaint

It has the capacity to cater for the huge

market and has great prospects of success.
Efforts are being made to improve the
organization on fast track and enhance its
reputation.
e-mail service at dirdhaservices@gmail.com and
the official address of the Director DHA Services,
to whom, all complaints can be sent in writing.
Our customers will get a prompt response. Address
for mail: Director Services, 174/B, Qasim Street 1,
Khayaban-e-Shujaat, Phase VIII, DHA, Karachi.
Residents may feel free to visit the Director on
any working day (except Saturdays and Sundays)
between 1000 to 1130 hours personally as well.

Advertising Agency
This need has long been recognized by DHA
Services and now will be offered to DHA Residents,
You educate a man; you educate a man. You educate a woman; you educate a generation. Brigham Young
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Higher Education at your Doorstep

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HA, Karachi, after making great strides in

providing superior educational facilities and
high quality living environment, has now
ventured into imparting world class higher education
in Engineering, Medical, Management and Applied
Sciences. The DHA Suffa University (DSU) has been
established at its purpose built campus in the secure
and peaceful environment of Phase VII (Ext). It has
the Charter granted by the Sindh Government. The
vision for DSU is to become a globally recognized
seat of higher education and research extending the
frontiers of knowledge and contributing significantly
in nation building.
The name Suffa is derived from that
rectangular platform in Prophets Mosque, where
some companions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad
(PBUH) spent most of their time acquiring knowledge
from him. It is meant to generate the same thirst for
knowledge amongst the faculty and the students of
Suffa University, enabling them to achieve highest
standards in teaching, learning and research.
Dr. Ishrat ul Ibad, Governor Sindh, is the Patron
and Lieutenant General Muhammad Ijaz Chaudhry,
HI(M), Commander 5 Corps and President Executive
Board, DHA is the Chancellor of the University.
The Board of Governors (BOG) of Suffa University
comprises academicians, researchers, industrialists,
policy makers and mangers of highest repute to help
make DSU a University which has strong commitment
to research, exhibiting excellence in teaching,
practicing modern educational methodologies
and creating an innovative and vibrant academic
body with highest ethical standards. The BOG of
DSU includes eminent scholars like Prof. Dr. Atta
ur Rehman, former Chairman Higher Education
Commission (HEC), Dr. Javaid R Laghari, the serving
Chairman of HEC, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Qaiser,
Vice Chancellor, Karachi University and Prof. Dr.
Muzzaffar Mahmood, Pro-Vice Chancellor, NED
University of Engineering & Technology.

Rear Admiral (R) Prof. Dr. Sarfraz

Hussain, TI(M), SI(M), former
Dean Faculty of Engineering,
NUST and NED University, is
the first Vice Chancellor of DHA
Suffa University

From Fall Semester Sep 2012:

BE Mechanical Engineering

(with focus on Mechatronics,

Robotics, Renewable Energy)
BE Electrical Engineering

(with specialization in Electronic,

Power Systems, Telecom &

Computer Systems Engg)
BS Computer Science

(with emphasis in Data Mining,

Genetic Engineering, Cloud

Computing, Graphics & Animation)
BBA (with specialization in Marketing,

Banking & Finance)
MBA (with specialization in Marketing,

Finance, HRM, Real Estate

Management & Supply Chain
Management)
Future Programs (2013 onward):
MBBS / BDS / EMBA / MS / PhD

Education is the best provision for the journey to old age. Aristotle
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DSU is inducting top of the line faculty in Pakistan.
Prof. Dr. Zubair Ahmed Shaikh, former Director
NU-FAST, has joined as Dean while Prof. Dr.
Athar Mahboob, a renowned Information Security
Specialist from NUST, Prof. Dr. Kamran Siddiqui
from IBA and Prof. Dr. Johar Khurshid Farooqi from
NUST have joined as HODs.
DHA Suffa University will be a state of the art and
one of the most modern universities providing higher
education comparable to the leading universities of
the world. It will enter into collaboration with high
ranking international universities for the student and
faculty exchange programs. DSU will integrate its
HEC approved curricula with the Online Courses
offered by top ranking universities i.e. Harvard,
Stanford, MIT and Cornell. The students passing
such courses will be given credits in their course
work. The services of highly qualified foreign faculty
from renowned universities will be acquired to teach
specialized subjects both physically at DSU campus
and through video teleconferencing arrangement.
Strong linkages and strategic partnerships will
be established with international concerns like
Microsoft, Google, IBM, CISCO, Nokia, Blackberry
and local industries (Unilever, ICI, Engro etc.) and
leading software houses like Axact for research
collaboration, internship and placement of DSU

students. DHA Suffa University is the first private

sector university and the third after NED and NUST,
to launch BE program in Mechanical Engineering
in Karachi. It is the first university in Pakistan to
offer Electrical Engineering programs in all the four
streams of Electrical Engineering in accordance
with the latest 2012 version of HEC curriculum of
Electrical Engineering. The students specializing in
any one of the four streams i.e. Electronic, Power
Systems, Telecom and Computer Systems will get
the same BE degree in the mother discipline of
Electrical Engineering.

DHA Suffa University will be a state of the

art and one of the most modern universities
providing higher education comparable to
the leading universities of the world. It will
enter into collaboration with high ranking
international universities for the student and
faculty exchange programs.
The University will start MS and PhD programs
in Engineering disciplines from the year 2013. The
next significant milestone will be the launching of
MBBS and BDS programs for which the upcoming
Creek Medical Complex in DHA, Phase VIII will act
as the Teaching Hospital.

An outer view of DHA Suffa University

Lord, keep my memory green. Dickens, Charles
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The DHA Suffa University is an equal opportunity
institution with no discrimination on the basis of
status, gender, religion, caste, language and region.
Merit is the sole criteria for admission, employment,
academic and career progression. The University
encourages and facilitates students from rural areas
and foreign countries to study at DSU on open
merit.

Director Education DHA

LOCATION: DG-78, Off Khayaban-e-Tufail,

Phase-VII (Extn), DHA, Karachi
CONTACT Tel: +92 21 32084377,
+92 21 35244851-4
Fax: +92 21 35244255
Email: info@dsu.edu.pk
Website: www.dsu.edu.pk

Commodore (R) Talib Hussain

TI (M) has taken charge as the new
Director Education, DHA. He is
a very qualified and experienced
educationist with an immense
contribution to the cause of
promotion of education.

He has a vast teaching experience at NUST

and Pakistan Naval Academy. In addition, he has
got administrative experience in the capacity of
Training Commander, Registrar and Dean Applied
Sciences at NUST. Before joining as Director
Education, DHA, he worked as Director Naval
Educational Services, then as Assistant Chief of the
Naval Staff (Education) at Naval Headquarters,
Islamabad.

Commodore Talib Hussain did his M.Sc. (Applied

Mathematics) with distinction from Punjab University,
M S (Fluid Dynamics) from University of London
(UK), Diploma in Higher Mathematics from Imperial
College of Sciences and Technology (UK) and Long
Navigation and Direction Professional Course. He
has been the Principal of both Bahria College Karachi
(NORE 1) and Bahria College Karsaz.

In his present appointment, he has embarked

upon the task of rejuvenating DHA educational
system and has infused a surging spirit of
dynamism and modernity in the system. Moreover,
he is playing a proactive role in establishment of
DHA Suffa University on most professional and
progressive lines.

Try to learn something about everything and everything about something. Thomas Henry Huxley
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DA Degree College for Women Ph-VIII

Empowering Future Mothers

Karachi Annual Bilingual Declamation Contest 2012

ll Karachi Annual Bilingual Declamation

Contest 2012 was held at Defence Authority
College for Women Ph-VIII. Professor
Anwaar Ahmed Zai, Chairman Board of Secondary
Education Karachi was the Chief Guest of the
function.
Two Students each from leading Universities
and Colleges of the metropolis participated in the
declamation. They spoke on various contemporary
subjects and displayed their confidence, tact, force of
arguments and oratory skills in front of the crowded
college auditorium.
Professor Anwaar Ahmed Zai lauded the
tremendous potential, oratory skills and intellectual
ability of young college and university students and
described them as simply impressive. He said that a
good orator put soul into the words. He added that
the culture of dialogue had been sidelined; due to
which people were immensely opt for the second
options of guns and pistols. He informed that the
Board has decided to give shields to all affiliated
colleges, who were continuously holding these

declamation contests for 3 years. Also cash awards

would be given to the winners of last 3 years.
Principal DHA College for Women Ph-VIII,
Prof Nasreen Nasir appreciated the College for
providing intellectually vibrant and academically
sound environment to develop all round confident
personalities of young girls so that they could face
the onslaught of challenges in life successfully.

The culture of dialogue had been

sidelined; due to which people were
immensely opt for the second options
of guns and pistols.
In the English Declamation Contest Ali Hasan of
PNSC grabbed the first position, while Abdul Razzak
of DA College for Men won the second position. In
the Urdu Declamation, first position was given to
Sawar Ahmed of Sir Syed University. Principal, Prof
Nasreen Nasir presented a shield to the chief guest
Professor Anwaar Ahmed Zai.

Positions Holders
2009
Degree Classes
Sadaf M. Yousuf
B.Com, 2nd

Position holders in Intermediate, Degree and Masters from DA Degree

College for Women Ph-VIII at the 11th Convocation 2011

Positions Holders
2011
Intermediate
Classes

Zainab Ahmed
Gen Science, 3rd

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Madiha Abdulla
BSc (Maths), 3rd

Asfia Aziz
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Students of DACW College, Ph-VIII Bags Eight Top Positions

he students of DA College for Women, Ph-VIII

succeeded in raising their college flag high
above all by clinching 1st, 2nd and 3rd Positions
in M.A-Economics (Final) Annual System 2010, and
in M.A-Economics (Semester System) 2011. 2nd and

3rd Positions in B.Com-II (2011) were also secured

by DACW, Ph-VIII. The Director of Education and
the Principal congratulated and appreciated all the
Positions Winners and the Staff for their untiring
efforts and distinguished performance.

M.A-Economics (Final) Annual System 2011

Fatima Aslam
First Stand First Position

Sidra Rasool Mahar

First Stand Second Position

Zoobia Hashmi
First Stand Third Position

M.A-Economics (Final) Semester System 2011

Faarah Javed
First Stand First Position

Aisha Jamal
First Stand Second Position

Muzna Abdul Quddus

First Stand Third Position

B.Com-II (Final) 2011

Sehar Muneer
First Stand Second Position

Munazzah
First Stand Third Position

Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens. Jimi Hendrix

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Defence Authority College for Women Ph-VII Ext.

Empowering the other Half

Elocution Competition

A College for Women Ph-VII Ext organized

its first ever Elocution Competition in the
college. Renowned Poet Naseer Turabi was
the chief guest on the occasion. The program was
divided into two sessions. The first half was reserved
for Urdu Elocution and the second for English. The
participants recited selected excerpts and poems
of the well known poets and writers. Naseer Turabi
and Mrs. Riffat Abdullah acted as the judges.
Naseer Turabi speaking on the occasion
applauded the efforts of the teachers and students
and said that promotion of the art of elocution had
great literary and educational significance that helps
in building the confidence and linguistic abilities of
the students thus turning them into good speakers
and orators.

A group photo of participants with the Chief Guest.

He also congratulated the college Principal Dr.

Farhat Agha on organization of the innovative
Elocution Competition which he termed as of great
educational value in building versatile personality
of students.

Oath Taking Ceremony

The Oath Taking Ceremony of the Students
Council was held in the college auditorium. It
was a beautiful ceremony lit with glowing torches
where the elected members of the Students Body
swore to uphold with honesty and dignity the
duties bestowed upon them.
Dr. Aliya Imam, the chief guest while addressing
the students emphasized on the importance
of objective and analytical thinking. She firmly
believed that without logical education had no
meaning at all. She advised the students to

The newly elected members of the Students Council with the chief guest Dr. Aliya Imam.

stand firm for facing obstacles and difficulties of

life as she called the youth the future leaders of
Pakistan, who with qualities like honesty, bravery,
selflessness and commitment to their nation can
change Pakistan.
The Principal Dr. Farhat Agha said all the
educational activities were focused towards
producing confident, self reliant and forward
looking individuals who could succeed in practical
life.

Position Holder

To
appreciate
and
encourage Ms. Ayesha
Malik, who brought laurels
for her alma mater by
securing 89% in FSc (PreMedical)
Examination
Acting Director Education
2010-2011,
Defence
giving a prize to a
Authority College For
distinguished student.
Women
Ph-VII
(Extn)
organized a honorary ceremony.

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Defence Authority College for Women Ph-VII Ext.

Annual Bilingual Public Speaking Contest 2012

nnual Bilingual Public Speaking Contest

2012 was held at Defence Authority College
for Women Phase-VII Ext. Dean Faculty of
Arts of University of Karachi Professor Dr. Zafar
Iqbal was the chief guest.
The public Speaking Contest was organized to
commemorate the 100th Birth Anniversary of the
celebrated poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz. The topic of the
contest was a famous verse of Faiz, Speak for your
lips are yet free; Speak for the truth is still alive.
The chief guest in his address said that oratory
was an art and an important ingredient of personality
which ensured success in life. He added that it
was reassuring that our youth had lot of potential
which spoke of a brighter future of the nation. He
appreciated the well managed programme as well
as the content, quality and standard of speeches.
Earlier, the principal of the College, Ms. Farhat
Agha said that co-curricular activities played a
pivotal role in development of personality. She
said that the college was playing an important

Dr Zafar Iqbal presenting shield to the winners.

role in developing the young women folk into

an enlightened generation which could face the
challenges of life boldly. In the English Declamation
Contest the first prize was won by Sumaiya Khan
of PECHS College for Women. Zirreah Saleem of
DA College for Women Phase-VIII got third prize. In
Urdu Declamation, the first position was clinched by
Abdullah Jamal of Karachi University. The overall
trophy was won by PECHS Govt College for Women.

Iqbal Day Celebrations

he college celebrated Iqbal Day with

a special program to pay tribute to the
national poet, thinker and philosopher
Allama Muhammad Iqbal. Dr. Uzma Farman
Farooqui, Head of Urdu Department at Karachi
University was also present on the occasion.
Students of different classes presented speeches
which shed light on Iqbals poetic endeavors and
philosophy. Selected poems and excerpts of the
great visionary poet were also read out by the
students on the occasion.
Dr. Uzma Farman Farooqui, in her speech
congratulated the students and the management
on their endeavors to commemorate this great
national hero by organizing such a wonderful
program. She also stressed upon the need of

Students with Dr Uzma Farman Farooqui at Iqbal Day

function held at DCW Ph-VII Ext.

familiarizing the younger/new generation with the

work of Iqbal as it is the need of the day.

It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. Aristotle
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Defence Authority Degree College

Nurturing the Youth

Inter Collegiate Bilingual Declamation Contest 2012

nter-Collegiate Bilingual Declamation Contest

was held at Defence Authority Degree College.
Students from more than eighteen reputed
educational institutions of the metropolis participated
in this contest. Mr. Muhammad Shaharyar Mahar,
Minister of Alternate Energy, Govt of Sindh who
is also an ex-student of the College was the chief
guest on the occasion.
Mr Shaharyar Mahar said that oratory skill is
an important facet of human personality which is
essential for success in every field of life. He said
that the young generation has tremendous potential
which is evident from the powerful and dynamic
speeches delivered by the young talented students
in the contest. The Provincial Minister further said
that oratory was an intricate art of presenting ones
ideas logically, confidently and convincingly to
influence and persuade people. He reiterated that
oratory was a great leadership trait which could
be used to bring a transformation in the lives of
people.
Earlier, the Principal of the College, Commodore
(R) Imran Ansari said that development of public
speaking skills was an important ingredient of

The Chief Guest awarding the coveted trophy to the

team of University of Karachi.

Winners of the Bilingual Declamation Contest 2012

with the Chief Guest Mr Muhammad Shaharyar Mahar.

personality development. He said that declamation

contests and debates provided students an effective
forum for enlightenment of mind and development
of leadership qualities.
Lt. Cdr (R) Zawwar Hussain and Prof. Dr. Sajida
Zaki were judges for English Declamation and Prof.
Seema Siraj and Prof. Karan Singh were judges for
Urdu declamation.
In the English declamation, Cadet Waqas
Sikandar of Pakistan Marine Academy secured
the first position. In the Urdu declamation, Hasan
Hameed of Bahria College stood first and Syeda
Umme-Ayman of Defence Authority Degree
College For Women Ph-VIII was declared third. The
overall coveted trophy of the Declamation Contest
2012 was clinched by the students of University of
Karachi.
In the end the chief guest Mr. Shaharyar Mahar
awarded the prizes to the winning teams. Dir
Education DHA, Commodore (R) Talib Hussain
presented a crest of the college to the chief guest.

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Defence Authority Degree College

Annual Day Function

he Annual Day Function was held at Defence

Authority Degree College. Deputy Speaker
Sindh Assembly Syeda Shehla Raza was the
chief guest.
In her address the Deputy Speaker Sindh
Assembly emphasized that the basic purpose of
education was to produce enlightened and dynamic
individuals who had the courage, conviction and
force of character to face the onslaught of life. She
herself had been a teacher before joining politics
and is the view that faculty of any institution makes
or breaks it.
Earlier the Principal, Commodore (R) Imran
Ansari said that the College focuses on grooming
the students in their formative age and all activities
in the institution aimed at nurturing and polishing
their natural skills and talent. He particularly praised

Chief Guest Deputy Speaker Shehla Raza awarding Trophy

to the best student of the college.winning student.

Waqar Ahmed Shaikh, a student with impaired

vision, who won several prizes in English and Urdu
debates and was declared the Student of the Year.
In the end, the prizes and certificates were distributed
among the students. Director Education, Principals
of DHA educational institutions and a large number
of students and parents attended the function.

Defence Authority Model High School Phase IV

Here potential is turned into abilities

A Model High School Phase IV is also known

as the mother institution of DHA Education
fraternity. Academic excellence has become
a trademark of this institution. The result of its
students in the exams held by the Secondary Board
of Education Karachi has remained outstanding.
These students and their teachers were honored in
the Annual Prize Distribution held. Mr. Anzar Hussain
Zaidi, Chairman Board of Secondary Education
was the Chief Guest on this occasion. The student
performed various tableau and won applaud from
the audience.
Its students have brought laurels for the institution
in different co-curricular and sports competitions.
Fatima Sohail who participated in the International
Science Fair, where she was awarded Rs. 50,000/for further research on her projects. Four students

Chief Guest with prize awarded students.

of the school participated in the Inter DHA bilingual Essay Writing Competition held at DAPS O
& A levels and all of them clinched the top positions.
Sports activities play a monumental role in physical
and psychological growth of the youth. In 2011 its
students performed exceedingly well at the Inter
school Scrabble Championship held at Beach
Luxury Hotel.

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DA Public School O&A Levels Phase VIII

The All Rounders

A Public School O&A Levels is a highly

reputed educational institution of Karachi.
Its students participated in various cocurricular activities and brought laurels to its alma
mater. It is a matter of immense pride for DAPS O&A
to announce the prominent success of its students
which is its hallmark to strive for the utmost in every
discipline where students are trained and tested.

In the field of sports

In September Alishba Khan of Class II won 3rd
Prize in All Karachi Swimming Championship. Faryal
Shahzad of A1 secured 1st position in Badminton at
CORDOBA Schools Sports Events held in October
2011. Rafay Shaheen of ALevels was declared an
outstanding delegate in SZABIST Model United
Nations Conference.

Mazim Aamir student of Grad IX honoured the

school by winning at the National
Level in Pakistan Post Office Letter
Writing Competition. Moiz Ahmed
unmatched rhetoric won him the
1st Prize in an Extempore Speech
held at Greenwich University
while Ahmed Tanveers intellectual
ideas were very well received by the Moiz Ahmed
audience.

Top in the World

The students of DA Public School O&A Levels

made their presence felt through their glittering
success in Inter-DAEIs Science
Exhibition hosted by DA Tooba
High
School.
Mohammad
Shaheryar, Wasiq Rasool, Salman
Khan, Fatima Khan and Bisma Aziz
secured 3rd Position. While in a
poster competition Mahnoor Ayub
Salman Khan and Shanza Ayub were awarded
certificates for The Best Poster.

Saneeza Asrar

CIE OLevel May June 2011

position Top in the World for
4024-Mathematics Syllabus D has
been secured by Saneeza Asrar of
OLevel. Saneeza Asrar secured
6 A* grades in the same Exam.
She was the only holder of this
position.

The students and staff of DA Public School O&A

Levels participated whole-heartedly in the event
related to Pak China Friendship arranged by DHA
for all DAEIs.

Fatima Waqas of Class of VIII secured 3rd

position by inspiring the hearts of the audience with
her meditating voice at the Naat Competition held at
DCL anniversary celebrations. A Two Day workshop
entitled IBA Robotic Workshop was held at Institute
of Business Administration (IBA). Seinan Khan of A1
brought laurels to the school by emerging as the
winner in one of its categories.

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DA SKBZ College (O&A Levels)

Sky is the Limit

Annual Day and Prize Distribution Ceremony

nnual Sports Day and Prize Distribution

Function of Defence Authority SKBZ
College was held at the Colleges ground.
Administrator DHA Brig Muhammad Abdullah was
the chief guest on the occasion.
The students dressed in colourful attires
presented a splendid programme which included
an impressive march past, a spectacular mass
PT display and a splendid display of taekwondo
techniques of martial art by the young students.
The Administrator congratulated the students of the
College for organizing a truly remarkable function.

Administrator DHA giving away the Champions

Trophy to the Captain of Sir Syed House.

and to actively participate in sports and other cocurricular activities so essential for development of
a healthy and versatile personality.
He also said that teachers were the backbone of
any educational system and an important pillar of
the society. Sir Syed House won the winning trophy
at the secondary level while Liaqat House clinched
the trophy at the college level.
Administrator DHA giving away Best Teacher Award.

Earlier the Principal, Brig (Retd) Shahid Saleem

Lone in his inaugural address recounted the
achievements of students in academics, sports and
other co-curricular activities. The Administrator
reiterated that hope and self assurance were the
two essential ingredients for success in life which
must be inculcated in students. He appreciated the
spirited performance of students which reflected
their zeal, enthusiasm and confidence.

In the end, the chief guest distributed prizes

amongst the students and gave awards to faculty
members who showed outstanding performance.

Brig Abdullah said that DHA educational

institutions laid great stress on discipline and
punctuality for the wholesome grooming of students.
He urged the students to concentrate on their studies
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Defence Public School (O&A Levels) Seaview

In Pursuit of Excellence

n the presence of renowned showbiz personality

and CEO NAPA, Mr Zia Mohyeddin, the Annual
Day Function of Defence Authority Public School
(O&A Levels) Seaview was held. The students on
the occasion presented an immaculately organized
concert and talent show which was highly appreciated
by the audience.
While highlighting the importance of education,
Zia Mohyeddin expressed that education was
the essence of life that brought refinement and
enlightenment in society. He further emphasized
that education should be balanced, wholesome

The main focus of studies in the School is

towards developing a spirit of inquiry and
curiosity in students and the institution
provided healthy, congenial and vibrant
reading and learning environment to
nurture young, fresh and receptive minds.
and encompassing to prepare confident, capable
and dynamic personalities, who could face the
challenges of life successfully. He congratulated
the students and staff of the school for presenting
memorable varieties of programs and commended
the punctuality observed and flawless presentation
of the program.

The Chief Guest giving a prize to a student.

A student receiving a trophy from Mr. Zia Mohyeddin

Tiny Toddlers of the Pre-Primary Campus

displayed a stunning and captivating show which
took the audience to the imaginary fairy land and
reminded them of fairy tales.
Through an English play, The Adventure of Tom
Sawyer, students portrayed the significance of
physical outdoor activity for boys in their growing
age. The highly appreciated play was Darbare-Akbar that probed a true reflection of todays
corrupt society in an ironic way. The young and
talented choir of the School presented melodious
and beautiful songs.
Principal, Mrs. Rukhshanda Jabeen, stated
that the main focus of studies in the School was
towards developing a spirit of inquiry and curiosity
in students. She said added that the institution
provided healthy, congenial and vibrant reading
and learning environment to nurture young, fresh
and receptive minds.
In the end the Chief Guest distributed prizes
among the students and teachers who excelled in
various fields of activities. Director Education DHA,
Commodore Talib Hussain (R) was also present on
the occasion.

The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read. Mark Twain
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Defence Authority Model High School Ph-VII

Embodiment of Hope and Vision

he annual prize distribution function of

Defence Authority Model High School PhaseVII was held in the school auditorium. Mr Tahir
A Khan, Chairman Interflow Group, was the chief
guest.
While addressing the students, Mr. Tahir A Khan
said that the strength of a nation depends on its
educational and technical prowess of its people and
the best way to make the nation strong was to invest
in promotion of education. He appreciated the
impressive performance of students in academics
and other co-curricular activities.
The Principal, Mr. Sohail Ahmed Niazi, in his
welcome address highlighted the achievements of
the students in various academic and extracurricular
activities.
The students enacted an Urdu play based on the
theme of empowerment of women and highlighted

Mr Tahir A Khan presenting shield to a student.

the significance of education for women folk for

the prosperity and progress of family and society
as a whole. National songs presented by students
group were very impressive and depicted the vigor,
enthusiasm and determination of the youth of the
nation. At the end chief guest distributed shields
and certificates among students, faculty members
and staff of the School, who excelled in various
fields of activities.

Beach Cleaning Campaign by Students of SKBZ College

Realizing the Responsibility

large number of students participated in

the beach cleaning campaign organized by
Defence Authority SKBZ College at Seaview
beach. The students of the College wearing
colourful caps, T-shirts and gloves alongwith the
teaching staff participated in the massive cleaning
of the beach with great zeal and enthusiasm. The
purported aim of the campaign was to create
environmental awareness in society and to nurture
the ecological environment of the earth.
Speaking on the occasion the Principal of the
College, Brig (R) Shahid Saleem Lone said that
the basic aim of organizing beach cleaning was to
keep the beach clean and beautiful. He said such
campaigns augment the drive initiated by DHA to

beautify the surroundings and to keep them clean.

At the end of the Campaign a colourful
ceremony was held in which college choir sang
mesmerizing national songs to make the event
lively and colourful.

You don't have a soul. You are a soul. You have a body. C.S. Lewis
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Defence Authority Model High School Beach View

Well Missioned to Spread Education

nnual prize distribution ceremony of

Defence Authority Model High School Beach
View was held in the school premises. Ms
Rafia Mallah, Controller of Examination, Board of
Secondary Education Karachi was the chief guest.
The students presented an exhilarating variety
program comprising tableaus, songs, short plays
and skits. The young and vibrant kids on the
occasion presented a colourful tableau, God is
the Creator. An English play Anna and the King of
Siam depicted the exciting and hilarious experience
of an English teacher in the Royal family of Siam
(Thailand).
The Urdu play Chacha Chakkan was an
excellence humorous presentation. An English play
on Kashmir manifesting its beauty, the glorious
past, painful present and uncertain future was very
impressive.

Ms Rafia Mallah
emphasized
that
education
was
a
harbinger
of
change in life. She
reiterated that early
education provided a Ms Rafia Mallah awarding certifisound foundation for cate to student at Annual Function.
progressing in life and transformed ones attitude,
conduct and outlook towards standard life.
In her welcoming address, Principal Mrs Asma
Siddique highlighted the achievements of the school
in various curricular and co-curricular activities.
She praised that the school pursued an indigenous
agenda aimed at ensuring intellectual and physical
development of students in an intellectually vibrant
academic environment.

DA Iqra Model School

An Equilibrium between the two Worlds

he annual prize distribution ceremony and

talent show of DA Iqra Model School was
held in February 2012. Associate professor
Federal Urdu University Karachi, Dr. Hafiz
Muhammad Sani was the chief guest.
Dr. Sani, speaking on the occasion said that
education should be balanced and all ensuring
harmonious development of mind and body of
students. He said that Iqra Model School was a
new generation of schools in DHA which offers
a unique blend of Hifz-e-Quran and modern
scientific education to the students.
He further said that the newly devised education
system was unique in the sense that it equipped
the students with the knowledge of contemporary

modern science and arts as well as imbibed in

them the true Islamic moral and cultural values to
make them a dynamic and useful citizen of the
society.
Earlier the principal, Prof Mufti Tahir Abdullah
presented the annual report and highlighted the
achievements of the school. He said that all efforts
were being made to develop optimum potential
and talent of the students at the school. The
students later presented a fascinating and colorful
variety program which was much appreciated by
the audience.

Time you enjoy wasting, was not wasted. John Lennon

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DA Neelum High School

Harbinger of Progressive Change

he annual prize distribution ceremony of

Defence Authority Neelum High School was
held in which Chairman Board of Secondary
Education Karachi, Professor M. Saeed Siddiqi was
the chief guest.
The students on the occasion presented fabulous
talent shows including recitation of National Songs,
Skits, Poetic Tableau par excellence and a short
English play.
Professor Saeed Siddiqi appreciated the
performance of the students and the high
educational and academic standards maintained
by DHA educational institutions. He stressed the
need that private sector should come forward and
share with the government the burden of promoting
quality education in the country. He said that the
school was producing promising students mostly

Professor Saeed Siddiqui giving a shield to a talented student.

coming from relatively modest income groups.

The Principal, Mrs Shazia Saleem in her welcome
address reiterated that the school provided
intellectually stimulating and academically vibrant
learning environments to the students to equip them
with required qualities like confidence, ability and
decisiveness so essential for progress in life.

DHA Montessori
Twinkle twinkle little stars

he annual function and Convocation

Ceremony of DHA Montessori was held at
Defence Authority College's Auditorium. Mr.
Rafique Rangoonwala, CEO, Cupola Pakistan, was
the chief guest.
The young kids beaming with confidence
looked spectacular in their colourful costumes.
They presented musical rhymes, delightful and
magnificent plays which were highly applauded by
the guests.
Mr. Rangoonwala said that the primary goal
of a Montessori system is to help children in their
formative age to reach their optimum potential in
all areas of life. He exhorted the teachers to nurture
and develop the emotional intelligence of children

The chief guest with graduating students.

with utmost care and devotion. He advised the

teachers to handle and groom the young children
with love and tenderness.
Earlier the Principal of the Institute, Ms. Ayesha
Wasti in her welcome address said that Montessori
education required focusing on development of
skills, refinement of senses and formation of a base
for personality development. At the end chief guest
distributed prizes amongst the students who excelled
in various academic and learning activities.

Creativity is knowing how to hide your sources. Albert Einstein

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Defence Authority Junior Model School Darakhshan

The Upcoming Stars

nnual Prize Distribution Function of Defense

Authority Junior Model School Darakhshan
was held in which Dir Gen NILAT Ms Zulikha
Zar was the chief guest on the occasion.
The students on the occasion presented an
enthralling variety programme. An Urdu play
Chacha Chacken ne Khat Likha and An English
play, Akbar,Birbal and the little witness superbly
presented by the students.
The Principal, Ms Seemi Munir in her address
said that educational programmes and activities in
the School focused on intellectual and emotional
development of students to make them confident,
dynamic and successful individuals.
The Chief Guest said that children of today are the

Students presenting theater drama Akbar Birbal.

future builders of the country and the children should

be provided best education and groomed properly
to become successful and dynamic individuals in
life. At the end the chief guest distributed shields
and certificates among the students who excelled in
various curricular and co-curricular activities.

DA Tooba High School

Annual Sports Gala

he Annual Sports day and Prize Distribution

Ceremony was held in March 2012. Director
Private Schools Sindh Mr Mansoob Hussain
Siddiqui was the chief guest of the function.
Earlier the Principal Madam Rahila Jamshad in
her inaugural address recounted the achievement of
students in academic and co-curricular activities.
The students attired in colorful dresses presented
entrancing programs which included march past,
rhythmic display and different races.
The key event was a spectacular PT display;
the first half was based on perfect co-ordination
of students on drum beats and second was a
beautiful floral formation.
The Chief Guest in his appraisal speech

Students performing Rhythmic Display at Annual

Sports Day of DA Tooba High School.

remarked that he has attended many schools and

colleges functions but never seen such a beautiful
and well organized show.
At the end, the chief guest distributed prizes
among the students who excelled in various
curricular and co-curricular activities and awarded
certificates of merit to the teachers as well.

Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. Albert Einstein
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Defence Authority Kids Campus (O&A Levels)

A Pictorial Flash Back

EID PARTY

GRANDPARENTS DAY

SPORTS DAY

PARENT TEACHER MEETING

PETS DAY

COLOUR DAY CELEBRATION

Defence Authority Montessori Teachers Training Institute

Art of Pedagogy

Graduation Ceremony was held to award

diplomas to the students of batch 20
of Defence Authority Teachers Training
Institute. Additional Director Col. Rtd. Murrawat
Hussain was the chief guest. He appreciated the
hard work and dedication of the instructors and
encouraged the young talented and gifted minds
to come forward and give their best to the future
generation to make them a disciplined, descent
and successful citizen of the society.

Defence Authority Teachers Training Institute

offers Montessori Diploma and Certificate courses.
Over the years it has trained many candidates to
become creative, confident, compassionate and
gifted teachers. The Principal of the institute, Mrs.
Farah Zubair explained in her concluding remarks

Graduation Ceremony of DA Montessori Teachers Training

Institute.

that only a true Montessori Directress can groom

the personality of the child and make him successful
in every phase of life. The glow of success in the
eyes of the aspiring Montessori Directresses added
more charm to the event. The Chief Guest distributed
Diplomas to the successful candidates.

Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony. Mahatma Gandhi
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A gateway to Active Life Style

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A creek club is the hub of

healthy recreational activities.
Spreading over an area of 25
acres along the creek, the club is an
ideal place for enjoying various indoor
and outdoor activities. The update of
recently organized activities held at Brig (R) M. Kamal
creek club is penned below:
Secretary

Basant Festival

To
break
the
monotonous
schedule
of hectic life, seasonal
festival of Basant was
celebrated in February
2012. The event was
embellished with Pet
Show, Kite Flying and Singing Competitions.
Basant Festival attracted huge number of audience,
comprising mostly youngsters and children.

Pet Show

Pet show remained an infotainment event for pet

lovers and children. Nearly 100 pets belonging to
different species were entered in the show. Pet Show
worked as a platform to educate grownup children
about pet keeping. Most of the participating club
members enjoyed this event.

Musical

Musical events were frequently held during last

year. Renowned singing icon, Atif Aslam and sufi

with ATV was also organized to provide members

with sense of aliveness and joy.

Mini Olympic

Mini
Olympic
was
organized in the Club.
Majority of members of all
ages participated in the
event, where ten different
games were lined up. It was
over whelming to see the
enthusiasm of contestants and participants.

Super Kids

The colorful sporting event was organized in

the Club. Large number of members, guests and
households attended and equally enjoyed Creek
Club Super Kids event.

Aqua Festival

To combat the intense heat of summer a brand

new idea of Aqua Festival was introduced in the Club.
This unique activity was overwhelmingly endorsed
and appreciated by the young members.

Ladies Swimming Pool

vocalist Amjad Sabri were the prominent musical

entertainers. A mega Musical Evening in coordination

Covered swimming pool for ladies is under

construction. This project has been initiated by
keeping in view the swimming interest of female
members of DACC.

A library is infinity under a roof. Gail Carson Levine

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Defence Authority Country & Golf Club

Gem of a Club

AC&GC is one of the

top ranking golf clubs of
the country. It has been
promoting golf as golden sport
thus encouraging and attracting
a vast number of members from
different fields of life towards golf. Brig (R) Abdul Qayyum
Besides golfing, the usage of club
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facilities like Chalets, Convention
Centre and Functions Hall has gain
prominence amongst elite of metropolis for quality
food, stylish venue with top of line snacks.
Some of the prominent events and activities held
during the year at the club are highlighted:-

Beautifully designed entrance gate of DAC&GC.

Sindh Golf Association Cup

SGA Cup 2011 was held at the Club in which 120
41st Pakistan Open Golf Championship 2011
amateur
golfers participated from all over Sind. Mr.
A prestigious golfing event, where some 210
senior professional, professionals and amateurs Aslam R Khan President of Sind Golf Association
participated. Ex-President Executive Board DHA graced the occasion as Chief Guest.
graced the occasion as the chief guest. The
tournament was organized successfully and Food Festival
Food festival is a regular quarterly event of the
appreciated by the participants.
club where varieties of sumptuous eatables are
presented to the members and their guests. The
3rd DHA Karachi Cup Open Golf
event is eagerly looked forward by the members.
Tournament
More than 200 professionals and amateurs
golfers from all over the country participated
enthusiastically in this competition and appreciated
the preparation of the golf course.

Basant Mela
This year, Basant Mela was again organized in
the club lawn for club members and their guests.
The event was followed by a Musical evening which
was enjoyed by all.
New Addition
New banquet Hall on 2nd floor of the club
building has added variety and space to the present
cuisine environment of the club.

President Executive Board Lt Gen Zahir Ul Islam with

winners and sponsors of Golf Tournament.

Refurbished of Driving Range

Driving Range Net, lights, Roof and Mats has
been replaced to facilitate practice by golfers and
new entrants at all times.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Lao Tzu
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Defence Authority Marina Club

Leave Your Worries on Shore!

his, indeed, is one of the best

things that DA Marina Club
has to offer. Here, the poetic
feelings of calm and serenity are
fully realized, with the sea acting
as a soothing balm. The whole
atmosphere is that of relaxation, Captain (Retd) PN
ideal for escaping typical urban Misbah-ul-Islam
congestion, traffic woes and similar
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mental as well as physical wear and
presentation are of the highest priority. Among its
tear.
specialties are barbeque and seafood. An integral
part of dining is the service, and in this area the club
The club offers a pleasing view of the Creek lined trains its staff very seriously. Club has also honored
with mangroves and boats on mooring dotting the to be described as one of the best places to enjoy
water line. Should someone wish to spend some time a meal.
on the sea itself; they have a wide array of the clubs
boats to choose from. Jet skis are best for the ones
The clubhouse itself is an aesthetic piece of
seeking an adventurous excursion, speedy boats for construction. The facade immediately brings to
anyone who wants to experience the exhilarating mind a marine environment. The portholes on the
feeling of strong sea breeze on their faces.
upper floor, canoes lined up and the roof, nautical
Leisure boats are available for those who prefer
a gentler tour of the Creek. A ride aboard a sailing
boat is always a quaint and must-have experience.
Finally, there are the clubs unique party boats
having greater capacity of passengers, provide
a unique dining experience at sea. Furthermore,
excellent music system adds to make the voyage
livelier. In short, it is a luxury at its best.
The DA Marina Club believes in maintaining
a high standard of food. Here hygiene, taste and

paintings on stained glass etc, add charm to the

building. Likewise, interior setup is pleasing to the
eyes, proudly showcasing results of hard work put
in its designing. Yet it is not all about style; comfort
has been given equal importance so that members
may enjoy the ambiance with ease.
Over the years the club has successfully
maintained its reputation of exclusivity. This trait
allows the club to manage its affairs smoothly, and
also is a source of content for the members.

Whatever you have, you must either use or lose. Henry Ford
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Defence Authority Club

Old is Gold

he prestigious DA club is in
renovating phase, where all
facilities are being upgraded
through renewal, replacement and
installation of certain new facilities.
Besides arranging Tambola and live
music with Bar B Q on weekend
Col (Retd)
nights, the core competencies of M Khaleeq Mallal
the club remain its central location,
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family atmosphere, tasty food
and personal intimacy. Cordial relations between
members and staff. Well furnished guest rooms,
Gymnasium and Tennis Courts are its appealing
features. Within its premises, the club has one of the
best bakery and a ladies parlor for the convenience
of its members.
The new development undertaken at the club are:
New Sports Complex
A new sports complex having following facilities,
covered swimming
pool in all weathers,
state of the art
gymnasium for both
ladies and gents
and billiard room
has been added.
The sports complex has now become a source of
attraction not only for its members but also for the
potential members.
Tennis Courts
The up gradation of the existing Tennis Courts
by
introducing
a new synthetic
surface has been
completed, making
it one of the best
facilities available
in the city.

Musical Programmes
Club entertains its members without any charge,
and arranged various musical programs during the
year. Large number
of club members
and their guests
turned up to grace
the occasions and
enjoyed
musical
shows immensely.
Prominent Artists
who enthralled the audience were Sanam Marvi,
Kashif Khan, Raheem Shah and Ghalib Kamal.

Grand Tombola
A Grand Tombola was organized in the club.
Attractive prizes, like TV, DVD, Microwave oven,
sound system, Gold Chain, and many more, were
distributed amongst members. The members
intensely responded to this activity.
Eid Milan Party
A large number
of
members
enthusiastically
attended
the
Eid Milan Party,
members & their
families spiritually
enjoy this event by
exchanging greetings, sharing foods and meeting
friends. Hi-Tea was arranged by the club on the
occasion.
Lecture / Mammography Test
An informative lecture on the subject by
renowned Surgeon/ Oncologist Dr Sobia Rehman
was arranged followed by Mammography test
of female attendants, aged between 40 to 75 in
mobile laboratory. This program was sponsored and
conducted by PMA (Pakistan Medical Association).

If a man empties his purse into his head, no man can take it from his. Benjamin Franklin
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Defence Authority Sunset Club

The House Which Houses Luxury

A Sunset Club is a unique

club that adds quality to its
leisure facilities and gives
a sense of warmth and comfort.
Having a homely surrounding,
it attracts more members and
promotes a feeling of relaxation
and harmony among them.

Lt Col (Retd)
Naeem Azhar Khan
Secretary
Sunset Club has come a long way

to achieve its present status and has

lived up to its tradition of being the Second Home
to its members. The constant efforts of the clubs
management to provide best possible facilities to its
members are more practical than visible. The year
2011 was full of exhilarating events like concerts,
celebrations, ghazal night and sports activities.
Some of the details are:
Sunset Sports Gala
It was held in the summer vocations. Different
matches in the categories of Lawn Tennis, Badminton,
Table Tennis, Squash, Snooker and Swimming were
played. A large number of members participated in
these exciting events.
Independence Day Celebrations
The celebrations were held in highly patriotic
manner and were largely attended by the members.
Singer Saleem Javaid sang National Songs also

participated by the members. The bumper prize

of Suzuki Mehran Car was won by one of the
member.
Eid Milan Party
Eid Milan Party was held on the third day of Eid
included kids fun fair, enjoyed by members and
their families. It was a real festivity and a family
event excellently organized.
Ghazal Night
A ghazal night was arranged in the Banquet Hall
and the Annual Function for members entertainment
was held at Jasmin Lawn. The legendary artists like
Mr. Maqsood, late Mr. Moin Akhtar and vocalist Mr.
Jawwad Ahmed entertained the audience with their
great performances.

An error doesn't become a mistake until you refuse to correct it. Orlando A. Battista
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Defence Authority Beach View Club

Club with a view

A Beach View Club is uniquely

located along Beach Avenue
provides a picturesque view
of the Arabian Sea. Its divided into
two distinct parts, the main club and
the sports complex.
Lt Col (Retd)

Upgradation
Tahir Masood, TI(M)
Secretary
The Club recently added a
Centrally Air Conditioned Banquet
Hall, which can hosts up to 200
persons sitting and 300 persons for buffet. A small
childrens park with number of playing gadgets is
functional and for bookworms a library offering
comfortable environment with 500 books and
movies has also been added.

Tribute to legendry Mehdi Hasan

Musical program to pay Tribute to singing legends
M.Rafi, Noor Jehan & Mehdi Hasan was held in the
presence of Shahanshah-e-Ghazal Mehdi Hasan
himself.

Besides this, Beach View Club also has eight

fully furnished air conditioned guest rooms and an
exclusive air conditioned Billiard Room. Spacious club
lawns located in front of the Main Club and Sports
Complex can accommodate about 500 guests at
a time. For sports lover members, a sports complex
having squash courts, tennis courts, swimming
pool, snack bar and air-conditioned Gymnasium
is available. Upcoming facilities of Sauna, Steam
Room and Jacuzzi will be added to the club.
Renowned classical singing couple Salamat Ali
& Azra Salamat performed at Ghazal Night. Nearly
1200 members and their house hold attended the
events.
Weekly Movies
Every Sunday English movies and first Sunday of
month movies for children are shown.
Tambola
Beach View club members are energized with
frequent doze of Tambola inclusive of dinner on
every Friday.
Ability is nothing without opportunity. Napoleon Bonaparte
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Defence Authority Zamzama Club

A Place Witness to Historic Events

A Zamzama Club is a Special

Club
providing
Sports/
Games facilities for sports
oriented members & their wards/
guests. The sports ground is made
available for day and night sport
events/ private parties/ Marriages
and functions with Flood Lights and Sqn Ldr (Retd)
Abrar H. Awan
backup Generator. A number of
Secretary
Institutes, multinational companies
and business agencies organized cricket matches
regularly.
The New Club Secretary Sqn Ldr (R) Abrar H. Awan
took over the duties w.e.f. 8 July 2011. With his
experience he will make the club more active.
Guinness World Record

Club Lawns
The Club offers its lawns for private parties / marriage ceremonies / functions for all DHA members.
Swimming Pool
Swimming Pool is under renovation to further
improve the facility.
Internet facility
WiFi facility is made available in lobby area of
Club for the members.
Table Tennis
The game of Table Tennis is the new addition to
sports facilities at the club for the members.

A n event was organized in the sports ground

by I Own Pakistan" to create a World Record for
singing the Pakistans National Anthem by the most
peoples. The Record was achieved by 5,857 peoples
singing simultaneously which was approved by
Guinness World Records. The club feels Proud and
Honored for holding this mega event.

Cash Management System

For the convenience of members, Cash Management System with Bank Al Habib is introduced,
where its members can pay their Club Dues in Cash/
Cheque in any Branch of the bank in Karachi.

We Care For All

Club provided its Sports Ground for 16 days on
complimentary basis to Institute of Behavioral Psychology, a School catering for the welfare of handicapped children. Games/ Sports activities were
organized for their healthy activities.
Creative minds have always been known to survive any kind of bad training. Anna Freud
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Creek Vistas Club House

Providing Leisure at Doorstep

ommunity Center at Creek

Vistas Project, commonly
known as Club House, is
a unique package of convenience
and Luxury at doorstep for the
residents of the project. Located in
the middle of 12 Towers it looks Lt Col (Retd)
like a Jewel in the bottom of the Iftikhar Ahmed
Bowl. Its architecture, design and
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ambiance perfectly aligns it with
the surroundings and the perceived life-style of its
inhabitants. The club facilities therefore have been
designed and organized according to desired
standards by the members.
The Club House serves as the most convenient
facility for the residents of Creek Vistas project. It
maintains high standards of services and hygiene
commiserating the living standards of its members.
The Club House has been furnished with imported
furniture in a befitting manner. Professionally
designed with decorated fittings and fixtures, it gives
the look of a Five Star facility.
The Restaurant staffed with qualified chefs
from 5 star hotels, prepares a variety of Pakistani,
Continental, Arabian and Mexican foods in its
opulent interior set up. The fast food restaurant also
provides Take Away facility to the residents and to
the outsider residents of DHA.

Front view of Clubhouse

Clubhouse

The Banquet Hall is beautifully designed and

well laid out to organize small functions up to
130 guests. Members regularly organize Musical
evenings and Birthday parties in the hall in a
befitting manner.
The Club House has a spacious Gymnasium to
accommodate 20-25 members at a time. It is well
equipped and tastefully decorated. The Gym facility
is only extended to the members of the Club. Both
male and female trainers are available in the Gym
for imparting training to the members.
Swimming pool is available to members only.
The pool is equipped with sophisticated filtration
plant, thermostat equipment, bath rooms and
showers with a facility of dedicated lockers for the
members. Life guards and trainers are available at
the pool. Club organizes swimming classes for nonswimmers and swimming galas during the summer
season.
Snooker is the most used facility of the Club
House. Being on top floor with opening towards the
project, it provides an excellent view of the Creek
Vista Project.

Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life. Immanuel Kant

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Natural bliss of colours and fragrances

he colorful event of 61st Pakistan Flower Show

2012 was inaugurated by Justice Aqeel Ahmed
Abbasi of Sindh High Court in an impressive
ceremony held at DHA Seaview Public Park on 23rd
February 2012. Horticultural Society of Pakistan
(HSP) in collaboration with DHA and Cantt Board
Clifton arranged this Annual Flower Show.
The venue of the grad flower show presented
an exquisite view of color and natural beauty with
exotic fragrance of multi colored seasonal flowers.
Speaking on the occasion Justice Aqeel Ahmed
Abbasi lauded the efforts of Horticulture Society of
Pakistan for organizing a splendid floral show. He
said that the efforts of HSP in giving cleaner and
greener environments to Karachi and in promoting

A beautiful and exotic view of arrangement of

colourful flowers at Pakistan Flower Show 2012.

spots of natural beauty in form of flowerbeds,

gardens and parks etc were commendable and an
inspiration for others to emaluate. Justice Abbasi
termed love for flowers as the essence of life. He
said that flowers reflected natural beauty and left
indelible marks of aesthetic delight and creative
charm on human mind. He said that the charming
beauty of colorful flowers was refreshing and a
blissful joy of life.

A beautiful display of flowers at Pakistan Flower Show 2012.

Earlier the veteran chairman of HSP, Lt. Gen (Retd)

Jahanzeb Arbab in his welcome address outlined
the activities of his organization in promoting
horticultural awareness in society. He said that HSP
was actively engaged in beautifying the environment
of the city. He reiterated that flowers were essential

We cannot teach people anything; we can only help them discover it within themselves. Galileo Galilei
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for life and therefore greenery and horticulture
needed to be promoted.
The chief guest Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi
later went around the different stalls / exhibits and
distributed prizes amongst the winners in various
categories.
The flowers competition was participated by
a large number of individuals, organizations,
amateurs and professionals in various categories.
DHA Zamzama Park, CBC Bukhari Park and DA
Rahat Park got first prizes in the categories of big,
medium and small parks respectively. Defence
Authority College Ph-VI got first prize in College
category and DA Tooba Mosque in Masjid category.
Cantonment Board Clifton was declared the overall
champion of the Flower Show and awarded Abdul
Sattar Pirzada Trophy.

A beautiful view of DA Tooba Mosque.

Garden Competition 2012

or the 3rd consecutive year, The Horticulture

Society of Defence Authority Degree College
for Men won the Garden Competition 2012.
The event was organized by Pakistan Horticulture
Society during the 61st Flower Show held at Seaview
Public Park in February 2012.
Speaking on the occasion, The Principal of
the College, Commodore (R) Imran Ansari said
that the institution believed in environmental
beautification and in the concepts of go-green
through horticulture. He added that the college
had a dedicated team of students, who are
member of horticulture society of the college. He
asserted that developing aesthetics and love for
nature was an important ingredient of personality
development programme of the institution.
The competition was open to all schools and
colleges of Karachi like every year. Defence

Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi of Sindh High Court

giving away the winning trophy of Garden
Competition to the team of Defence Authority College.

Authority Degree College for Men, Defence

Authority College for Women Phase-VII (Ext) and
Defence Authority Beachview School secured the
first three positions respectively.

Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration. Thomas Edison
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Merits of Jogging
Trot a Mile in Search of Fitness

rom sleeplessness to depression jogging can

improve so many aspects of your life. Many
people adopt jogging as a regular exercise
routine because it has many health benefits which
include cardiovascular health, endurance, good
physical and mental well-being and relief from
stress.
Benefits of Jogging
Some of the health benefits you can get from
jogging are:
It strengthens heart muscles and improves your
cardiovascular health.
It helps to prevent high blood pressure which
can seriously damage the brain, kidneys etc.
It helps to stimulate your body to increase its
bone mineral density.
It can help to prevent diabetes which aggravated

by excess weight and sedentary lifestyle.

It helps to give you a healthy sense of wellbeing. It helps to build your self-confidence
and gives you a good outlet to relieve yourself
from stress.
It helps to burn fat. An average jogger burns
about 150 calories per mile.
It helps to promote good sleeping habits.

Food Street
Main Beach Avenue

f you drive past Salt & Pepper Village Restaurant

on Main Beach Avenue into Phase-VIII, you will be
pleasantly surprised to see a row of temporarily
built restaurants along the beach. These newly
added restaurants serve the best traditional foods
in town in a very friendly and open environment.
The view from these restaurants is amazing and at
night when moon is in full swing, the atmosphere
is magical plus the sound of waves gently hitting
the wall makes it further romantic and take one
to another world. This is the new food street of
DHA established for food lovers who earlier had
to drive 40 to 50 KM to go to Super Highway for
traditional Pakistan foods like Karahi, Sajji, Kabab,

Handis etc. etc.

These restaurants also serve continental foods
for the fast food type. The layout of most of the
restaurants is traditional on Takhat / Charpai with
Gaoo Takias where one can relax and enjoy both
food and atmosphere. The prices are reasonable
and the entire area is safe and secure to visit with
families and friends.

Never confuse movement with action. Ernest Hemmingway

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Horticulture Directorate
Beautification Through Cure

rotection of Environment is the greatest

challenge for the Human race of 21st Century.
Horticulture Directorate DHA made hectic
efforts to improve the deteriorating environment
conditions of Karachi and DHA in particular.
DHA plays its role in this noble cause of saving
Environment from pollution. Parks, Beautification
Spots, Green Belts and Road Medians in DHA have
not only provided aesthetic delight to the people
of Karachi but also have a soothing and healthy
effect on their nerves.
To overcome the acute water shortage, the main
problems in Karachi, Horticulture Directorate of
DHA had done various successful experiments e.g.
use of recycled sewerage water and raw sewerage

Lt Col (R) Ghulam Sarwar

Dir Horticulture

by Horticulture Department DHA are as listed

below:Re-Development Of Quaid-E-Azam House
Museum Lawns
This simple yet elegant house was built in the
waning years of the Nineteenth Century. It came
into the Quaids ownership on 14 August 1943.
The house was bought from the Quaid-e-Azam
Trust by the Government of Pakistan in February
1985 and renamed as the Quaid-e-Azam House
Museum. It was opened to the Public on 25 Nov
1993.

Newly renovated garden of Quaid-e-Azam House Museum.

The magnificent limestone building covers

10,241 Sq Yds. All belongings of the Quaid-eAzam Muhammad Ali Jinnah have been restored
to their original state and are displayed within.

water for irrigation purposes and developed some

of the best parks in Karachi like Nisar Shaheed
Park, Zamzama Park, Major Khalid Shaheed
Park, Capt Raja Farhan Sheed Park, McDonald /
Seaview Park.
In addition to the existing work some of the
new , Parks and Beautification Projects undertaken

Horticulture Directorate carried out development

work for our beloved Quaids house on the
directives of Ex-Commander 5 Corps and with all
out support of Administrator DHA as a humble
tribute to Father of the Nation.
Tree Plantation on Mahmoodabad Drain
(Phase-VII Extension)
To address the long awaited complaints of the
residents of Phase-VII (Extn) for foul smell from the

Age is a very high price to pay for maturity. Tom Stoppard

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drain. DHA planted over 2000 trees with almost
100% success rates all along Mahmoodabad
Drain. It will have positive change in environment
of the area and will reduce the bad smell and also
converting the ugly looking Nallah into a beautiful
green belt. The Plantation along the drain has
saved DHA post plantation efforts / resources
for obvious reasons, as no watering would be
required.
Zamzama Park
A barren patch of land at Zamzama Park badly
A view of DA Nisar Shaheed Park.

Major Khalid Shaheed Park.

Addition of Children Play Area and installation
of beautiful sculptures has enhanced the beauty
of the Park. These artificial animal sculpture looks
like real ones. The entire layout of the park can be
seen from road side as the hedge along the fence
has been reduced in size.

A view of DA Zamzama Park.

affected by salinity and water logging was an

eyesoar. By laying of drainage system (filtered
pipeline) and earth filling has controlled the
undersurface level of saline water, in turn this spot
has now been converted into a lush green piece
of land. Construction of a fountain at a garbage
dump has added beauty to the park.
Nisar Shaheed Park.
Garbage Dump (Kachra Kundi) of the park has
been converted into an attractive and beautiful
spot by establishing of Nursery Sale Point which
is also an additional source of income for DHA.
Bonsai art and Orchid plants will also be available
here; regular visitors of the park have appreciated
the efforts.
Garden Gymnasium has also been established
which is an added attraction to the park and an
opportunity to physical activities for the visitors
especially the youth.

McDonald Park (Seaview Park)

DHA has decided to convert McDonald Park
into a family park. Fencing of the park has been
completed and after conclusion of the Flower Show
it will be opened for the public. All visitors would
be allowed to come and they will be charged for
entry @ Rs. 10 and Rs. 20 for children and adults
respectively.
Tissue Culture Lab
This Lab has completed its 1st year of
functionality. During the year the Lab established
various protocols for Ornamental Plants that
includes Crotons (codieum variegatum), Anthurim,
Ixora and Lilly. Tissue Culturing of Orchid varieties
are now undertaken and Insha Allah this year it
will able to multiply good varieties of it via the new
procedure. Besides, Tissue culturing new methods
of propagation / weaning of plants in Green
Houses were also practiced, that can be evident
by seeing plants in the fertility. DHA Tissue Culture
Lab can also give training to DHA Residents or
Outsiders at nominal charges.

In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends. Martin Luther King
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Beach Cleaning Campaign

Caring about Environment

efence Authority Public School (O&A

Levels) Seaview organized the first beach
cleaning campaign at Seaview beach in
which a large number of its students participated.
Commodore (R) Imran Ansari Principal DA Degree
College was the chief guest.
More than 1500 students of Seaview School
wearing colourful caps and specially prepared
aprons and gloves, supported by 120 teaching
staff and a large number of janitorial workers
participated. These students participated in the
massive cleaning of the beach with great zeal
and enthusiasm to clean our natural beaches.
The purported aim of campaign was to create
environmental awareness in society and to preserve
the ecological environment of earth.
Commodore (R) Imran Ansari speaking on the
occasion appreciated the positive initiative taken
by DHA to keep the beach and the city clean and

Students of DA Public School (O&A Levels) Seaview

participating in Beach Cleaning Campaign.

make it beautiful. He said that such campaigns

testifies and augments the drive initiated by DHA
to beautify and to keep the city clean.
School choirs sang mesmerizing national songs
to make the event lively and colourful.

Enthusiastic students of DA Public School (O&A Levels) Seaview ready to launch the beach cleaning effort.
A woman uses her intelligence to find reasons to support her intuition. G. K. Chesterton
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akistan star golfer Shabbir Iqbal acquired status

as Pakistans best professional by grabbing
the 41st Pakistan Open Golf Championship
at the end of this National Golf Tournament held
at Defence Authority Country and Golf Club in
January 2012.
The thrilling 4 days Golf Tournament was played
in pleasant but challenging playing conditions
at the newly refurbished golf course of DHA Golf
Club. Top 91 professionals and a number of senior
professionals and amateurs from all over the country
participated in the tournament. The 3.5 million
prized tournament organized by Pakistan Golf
Federation (PGF) was sponsored by AKD Group.
The prize distribution ceremony held at the end
of the tournament in which Commander 5 Corps
Lt Gen Zahirul Islam distributed prizes among the
winners and awarded cash prizes to the top 40
professionals.

Ex-President Executive Board DHA giving the best professional

trophy to Muhammad Shabbir Iqbal (Pak Navy) at the conclusion
of 41st Pakistan Open Golf Championship.

According to score board,

Shabbir Iqbal
clinched the professional title by finishing with an
aggregate score of 282, Mutlub Ahmed of Lahore
Gymkhana Club was runners up with a score of 285.
In the amateur category, Mohd Ali Hai (aggregate
score 306) of Karachi Golf Club emerged as the
best amateur beating the seasoned Wasim Rana
(307) of the DHA Golf Club by a stroke.

Among the senior professionals, Asghar Ali of

Punjab Police captured the top position with the
aggregate of 149 while Ghani Khan of Karachi Golf
Club ended up as the runner up with the aggregate
score of 156. Mohd Safique of Railways stood at
third at the score of 137. Shabbir Iqbal collected a
glittering trophy and cash award of Rs. 430,000. A
large number of golf lovers and participant golfers
of the tournament attended the ceremony.

Mr Taimur Hasan, Secretary Pakistan Golf Federation

addressing a Press Conference to unveil the details of
41st Pakistan Open Golf Championship.

On this occasion the Corps Commander said that

golfing was healthy and a lively activity and should
be promoted in the country. He congratulated PGF
for organizing the premier event in a professional
and befitting manner. He further raised expectations
for organizing more such tournaments of national
stature at DHA Golf Club in near future. He described
the event as promising and an embodiment of hope
in the prevailing troubled times.

Sports serve society by providing vivid examples of excellence. George F. Will

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Health & Sports

Inaugural Twenty-20 Cricket Tournament

A Nail Biting Event

nder the supervision of Mr Moin Khan

famous wicket keeper, Cool & Cool
Corporate Twenty-20 Cricket tournament
was played at the newly built Cricket Stadium in
DHA Sports Complex Phase-VIII in August 2011.
The exciting final was played between Pakistan
International Airline and National Bank of Pakistan.
Both the teams played in flood lights at elegantly
and impressively built new Stadium. NBP lifted the
winning title, defeating PIA by 5 runs.
An impressive inauguration ceremony was held
where musical theme of national anthem stimulated
the patriotic spirit of both players and the audience.
Chief Guest of the event, Ex-Commander 5 Corps
Lt. Gen Zahirul Islam inaugurated the tournament
by playing a shot.
The opening match between PIA and NBP
remained thrilling and spectacular throughout.

Ex-President Exeuctive Board DHA shaking hands with cricketers.

Famous all rounder Wasim Akram is also seen in the picture.

NBP team batted first and successfully scored 158

runs in allotted twenty overs. In reply PIAs team
managed to score 153 on 6 wickets in 20 overs. A
large number of people including veteran cricketers
Waseem Akram, Shoaib Muhammad, Rashid Latif,
Rashid Khan, Salahuddin Sallu and Moin Khan
were present on the occasion.

Bilal Macdi Memorial Golf Tournament

In the Memory of Bilal Macdi (Late)

hmed Bilal Macdi Memorial Golf Tournament

concluded here at the newly opened 18
holes Airmen Golf Course located in the
picturesque location at PAF Base Korangi Creek.
The Tournament has been initiated by Mr Jamal
Macdi, Director Finance DHA in memory of his
slain son Ahmed Bilal, who was recently murdered
in mysterious circumstance for ransom in DHA
Phase-VIII. The tournament would henceforth be
held regularly as an annual feature for promotion
of golf in the country. The tournament was played
between the teams of two golfers each on knockout
basis. The three days spanning tournament was
enthusiastically participated by a large number
of mature golfers. The final was won by the team
consisting of Majeed Paracha and Dastagir Paracha

Mr. Jamal Macdi, Director Finance DHA giving trophy

to the winning team.

who beat Nadeem Huq and Daniyal Huq in an

exciting finish. A prize distribution ceremony was
held at the end of the Tournament.

If you break 100, watch your golf. If you break 80, watch your business. Joey AdamsI
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Health & Sports

Water Therapy

Gp Capt (Retd)
Ashfaq Ahmed SI(M)
COO Hawk Advertising

Drink 6 glasses of water (1.5 litres)

ithout spending on medicine, tablets,

injections, diagnosis, doctor fees, etc.,
just by drinking pure water, many
diseases can be cured like: Blood Pressure/Hyper
Tension, Anemia, Rheumatism, Obesity, Arthritis,
Asthma, Bronchitis, Pulmonary Tuberculosis (T. B.),
Menengitis, Kidney Stones, Hyper acidity, Dysentry/
Constipation, Diabetes, Eye Diseases and Leukemia
etc.
How does pure water act?
Ordinary drinking water purifies human body. It
renders the colon more effective by forming new fresh
blood, known in medical terms as Haematopaises.
If the colon is cleaned than the nutrients of the
food taken several times a day will be absorbed
and by the action of the mucousal folds they are

turned into fresh blood. The blood is all important

in curing ailments and restoring health, and for this
water should be consumed in a regular pattern. It
is earnestly request that the method should be read
and practiced carefully.
How to do this water therapy?
1) Early morning after you get up from bed drink
1.50 litres of water i. e., 5 to 6 glasses. It is Better to
premeasured 1.50 litres of water. (If required, boiled
and filtered water may be used for this therapy.)
2) Do not drinks nor take solid food within 1
hour before and after drinking this 1.50 litres of
water.
3) Strictly observe that no alcoholic drinks should
be taken the previous night.

Good Oral Hygiene

Dr Muhammad Juman
Dental Surgeon
Hilal-e-Ahmar Hospital.

ood oral hygiene maintains a mouth that

looks and smells healthy. This means:

Your teeth are clean and free of debris

Gums are pink and do not hurt or bleed when
you brush or floss
Bad breath is not a constant problem
Good Oral Hygiene Practiced
Maintaining good oral hygiene is one of the most
important things you can do for your teeth and
gums. Healthy teeth not only enable you to look
and feel good, but they make it possible to eat and
speak properly. Good oral health is important to
your overall well-being.

Proper Brushing Technique

Tilt the brush at a 45 angle against the gum line
and sweep or roll the brush away from the gum
line.
Gently brush the outside, inside and chewing surface
of each tooth using short back-and-forth strokes.
Gently brush your tongue to remove bacteria and
to freshen up your breath.
Proper Flossing Technique
Use about 18 of floss, leaving an inch or two to
work with. Gently follow the curves of your
teeth. Be sure to clean beneath the gum line, but
avoid snapping the floss on the gums.

Never let a win get to your head, or a loss to your heart

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Grand Book Fair DCL

Books Documenting History

y
r
a
ibr

three days Book Fair was inaugurated

by Administrator DHA Brig Muhammad
Abdullah at Defence Central Library (DCL)
in a colourful ceremony here today.

The Book Fair was held on the eve of 21st
Anniversary Celebrations of DCL. The event marks
the beginning of different literary, educational and
cultural functions organized on the occasion. 20
leading publishers/booksellers of the metropolis
are participating in the event and giving 20 to
50% concession on sale of books. Latest books on
subjects of varied interest including literature, social
sciences, philosophy, psychology, religion etc are
available at the exhibition.

Administrator DHA inaugurating the Book Fair at DCL.

Role of Libraries in Promoting Reading Habits in

Society was held at DCL Auditorium. Scholars
and literary figures enlightened the audience on
the subject with their thought provoking discourse.
The speakers include Lt. Gen (R) Tanweer Hussain
Naqvi, Ghazi Salahuddin, Ms. Ameena Saiyid and
Sardar Muhammad Ashraf.
An exclusive evening Ek Shaam Himayat Ali
Shair Ka Naam was also held at DCL Auditorium.
All Karachi Mehfil-e-Mushaira was held at DCLs
Auditorium at the conclusion of the three days
events. Eminent poets including Fahmida Riaz,
Shahida Hasan, Javed Saba, Haider Hasnain Jalasi,
Ijaz Rehmani, Sabir Zafar, Ambreen Haseeb and
many others participated. Renowned poet Himayat
Ali Shair presided the event.

The multifarious functions held on the occasion

include a three day Grand Book Fair, a literary
Seminar, an exquisite Mehfil-e-Mushaira and an
enchanting programme, Ek Shaam Himayat Shair
Ka Naam.
The aim of holding these functions was to
promote knowledge and reading habits in
society. The hall mark of the event was a number
of educational programmes for school/college
students including story telling session for kids and
a Naat Competition.
An intellectually stimulating literary Seminar on

Visitors at the Book Fair held at DHA Central Library.

If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need. Cicero
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LIBRARY

Celebrating 21 Years of Enlightening DHA

earned members of society from different

walks of life spoke about the role of libraries
in the promotion of reading habits among
people at the commencement of three-day
celebrations of the 21st anniversary of the DHA
Central Library (DCL).
Speaking on the occasion, scholar and
educationist Sardar Mohammad Ashraf recalled
how as a student of class seven in Azad Kashmir
he took part in a drive to collect books to start a
library in his village school. We collected some
300 books, he proudly told the audience and
wondered if that library still existed.
In 1967, I came to Karachi a city which was
full of libraries. People used to run after knowledge
here. I used to go to the KMC library in Jahangir
Park where I got to read six or seven different
newspapers everyday. As I was working too while
educating myself I relied heavily on such public
libraries, he said while lamenting the dying library
culture in Karachi now.
Libraries are the essence of intellectual growth
in a country. They give you education and education
liberates you. Let us start a promotion fund for
libraries. I offer Rs. 50,000 to start this fund, he
announced.

A view of Literary Seminar held at DCL.

You cannot escape education if you want to

make any headway in life, said the former head
of the National Reconstruction Bureau of Pakistan,
Lt. Gen (R) Syed Tanvir Hussain Naqvi, the chief
guest on the occasion.
You require education not to just get a job,
but to do the job. You cannot come up with old
solutions to new problems by aping other peoples
solutions to similar kind of problems, he said.
You have to think of new ways of dealing with
things by knowing old solutions and evolving and
developing them.
Ameena Saiyid, managing director of the Oxford
University Press, said that the Defence Central
Library should become a model to be replicated
throughout Pakistan.

Renowned Poet Himayat Ali Shair speaking at an

exquisite function held in his honour at DHA Central
Library Auditorium.

A book is like a time machine. It can

take you centuries back and take you centuries
ahead into the future as well. We can get different
perspectives on a subject from books. That way we
can never be brainwashed, she said.

We publish 300 books every year, but we

A room without books is like a body without a soul. Marcus Tullius Cicero
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LIBRARY
cannot expect the people to buy all our books. It is
important to read new publications too, so if there
was a network of libraries, they could house the
new books for the public to be able to borrow the
books, she added.
Giving his own example, senior journalist Ghazi
Salahuddin said that he got most of his education
from the British Council library. With all those
books, magazines and good air conditioning, it
used to be my refuge, he said before reading out
one of his recent columns in which he lamented the
lack of reading culture among the affluent, who
gave more importance to luxury cars than books,
and the absence of good bookshops in brand new
shopping centres coming up these days.
Wedding here cannot take place without
jewellery shopping, but lives can be led without
books! he observed.
You can feel what it is like being other people
in other situations even if you have not lived
those lives. Books make empathy possible, he
concluded.
DCL secretary Lt. Col (R) Rafat Naqvi said that
libraries helped unlock minds and that the country
needed a network of libraries, but the current
situation was very depressing. The DCL is visited

Mushaira held at DCL Auditorium.

by most learned people all the time especially after

the closing of the British Council and the United
States Information Service (USIS) libraries. It is
through books that you can have personal contacts
with the greatest minds that every lived. When you
open a book in the quiet of a library, you enter
a new three dimensional world of wisdom and
learning, he said.
The three day celebrations included a book fair,
storytelling session, Mushaira and an exclusive
evening with renowned poet Himayat Ali Shair.

A view of a memorable Mushaira held on the eve of

21st Anniversary Celebrations of DCL.

A view of DHA Book Fair held at DCL

A library is infinity under a roof. Gail Carson Levine

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LIBRARY

Book Launching Ceremony

Life and Legacy of Hazrat Imam Husayn (AS)

n impressive book launch ceremony of the

newly written book The Blood of Husayn
(AS) by an eminent research scholar Dr
Syed Muhammad Reza Kazimi encompassing the
life and legacy of Hazrat Imam Husayn and a
detailed narrative of the tragedy of Karbala was
held at Central Library DHA under the aegis of
Bista-e-Yaran a literary organization.
Renowned author and Islamic scholar Dr
Syed Husayn Muhammad Jafri presided over the
event. Eminent scholars, writers and personalities
spoke on the occasion. Mr Mehdi Masood, Ex
Ambassador and an eminent intellectual said that

gave a true perspective of the events of Karbala in

a most concise, authoritative and comprehensive
manner. She said that the book in its essence
highlights various dimensions of the tragedy of
Karbala which was an embodiment of human
tragedy, supreme sacrifice and adherence to the
principles despite innumerable odds.
Maulana Iftikhar Arif said that Imam Husayn
upheld his mission to save and protect Islam
in its original form at all cost. He said Husayn
irrespective of the danger to himself and his family
preferred death to life and attained supreme glory
which inspired generations of followers, imbuing
in them the courage to resist tyranny and injustice
with fortitude and conviction.

Book Fair DHA Central Library

Mr Mehdi Masood addressing the gathering at the

Book Launching Ceremony

the martyrdom of Imam Hussain in Karabla was a

sublime tragedy of great magnitude which had left
deep imprints on the coming generations. He said
Husayn by not bowing to the oppressor and tyrant
had protected the foundations of Islam and had
become an immortal.
He said that Imam Husayn was universally
regarded as a symbol of truth, courage and
sacrifice. He said Husayn clearly demarcated
the real and oppressive face of Islam. He added
that Imam Husayn had an exalted status and he
belonged to entire humanity and mankind and not
to a particular religion or sect.

rom a slick-looking edition of the oftdiscussed classic Greek tragedy Oedipus

Tyrannus by Sophocles to the soft paperback
of The Letters of Vincent van Gogh edited by
Mark Roskill to Faiz Ahmed Faizs Nuskhahai-Wafa, book lovers could lay their hands on a
decent variety of books at the fair organized by
the Defence Central Library (DCL) on its lawns on
Thursday. The event was part of the many literary
and cultural activities, arranged to celebrate the
20th anniversary of the librarys foundation.
It was worth commending how a reasonable
array of books covering subjects as varied as
literature, philosophy, religion, spirituality, politics
and childrens activity books, were placed under
one roof (read: tent). Talking to Dawn, Secretary
DCL Lt Col (R) Rafat Naqvi said that the aim of
the event was to promote literature and activities
that can enhance the knowledge quotient of book
lovers.

Prof Shahida Hasan said that Blood of Husayn

Some people feel the rain. Others just get wet. Bob Marley
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A New Security
Plan for DHA

DHA, a Secure Planet for Residents

efence Housing Authority

has
formulated
a
new Security Plan for
implementation in DHA to improve
security in the area. The plan is
derived to combat recent wave of
violence and terrorism in the city
and it will be implemented jointly by
Rangers, Police and DHA Vigilance.

Brig (R)
Azhar Manzoor, SI(M)
Dir Security & Vigilance

The plan includes random checking of vehicles,

nonregistered weapons, drugs, explosives, fake
motor registration and tinted glasses in DHA.
Another bold feature of this plan is to close down/
seal all political offices in DHA as its Bye-Laws do
not permit political activities in residential areas.
Display of weapons in DHA is prohibited and will be
strictly enforced by a joint teams of LEAs
who will randomly check such practices.
For self protection many residents have
been provided police / security personnel
who have pitched sentry posts and
road blocks outside their houses which
tantamount to encroachment and is a
violation of DHA Bye Laws. LEA teams
have been tasked to remove all such road
blocks and the concerned residents have
been advised to remove such obstructions
within one week.
The Housing Authority has planned
electronic surveillance of the entire
DHA which is being implemented in
phases. In Phase-I of the plan, all entry
/ exit points of DHA are being monitored
through cameras from a Control Room,
appropriately linked with suitably located
LEA teams for quick reaction / response

Electronic Cameras installed at a focal point

in DHA Phase-I for active surveillance of the area.

to any unwanted activity noticed. The system has

become functional. All commercial areas in DHA will
also be electronically monitored and the system will
be implemented with cooperation of stakeholders.
Residents have been requested to get their
employees/personal servants registered with
concerned Police Station and DHA Vigilance Branch.
Masjid committees and residents have been asked
to ensure that Masjid premises is only used for
prayers and Nazra Quran and all other activities
are discouraged to avoid misuse of the Holy
places. Residents have been requested to report
any unwanted activities/incidents on telephone no.
35390000, 35886401-3. Dir/Dy Dir Vigilance can
be contacted on cell 0333-3168907 and 03002473760 respectively.

Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has many, not on you past misfortunes, of which all men have some. Charles Dickens
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GENERAL

Workshop on Strategic Management Training: DHA

two day workshop session on Strategic

Management Training in Effective Leadership
was conducted by Prof Dr Emanuel Kondylis of
University of Athens, Greece for DHA management
at Defence Authority Club.
The workshop was designed to equip the
participants with the knowledge of contemporary
leadership techniques and to give them an insight
of human psychology and its impact on human
behavior for enhancing the effectiveness and
efficiency of any organization.
The Greek Professor said that efficiency of
employees/staff of any organization was dependent
on the degree of satisfaction of human needs rather
than the mathematical set of rules. He said that
softer values must be promoted in an organization
to enhance its productivity and efficacy.

The professor summed up the leadership

styles into directive, consultative
collaborative and delegating. The most
effective and successful leadership style
was consultative.
He said that an effective leader should spread
the pickles of enthusiasm embodying energy and
challenge in the working environment; inspire
confidence in staff through sharing information with
them and demonstrate integrity by ensuring that the
actions match with words.
The professor said that the human behavior
was the outcome of three entropic ego states
intricately interplaying in a human being in a
complex manner. The three ego states comprises
of parental ego (nurturing and critical), adult ego
(objective and rational stemming from thinking
rather than feelings) and the child ego (emotional
and uncensored feelings).

Prof Dr Kondylis conducting the workshop on strategic Management Training in Effective Leadership at
Defence Authority Club.

He added that the human performance was

synergic and depended on IQ of individuals
which is the ability and potential to solve technical
problems as well as on emotional intelligence
which predominantly governs human conduct and
behavior. He said that competence and potential of
individuals were at full play when their emotional
needs were satisfied and the element of fear (for
survival/future) was adequately addressed in an
organization.
Professor Kondylis emphatically stressed that
an effective leader should incessantly give positive
strokes envisaging positive and optimistic outlook
to his subordinates for creating a productive and
healthy environment in an organization. Negative
strokes must be avoided as it creates pessimism,
hopelessness and negative thinking in employees
which consequently curb their initiative and
performance.
The professor summed up the leadership
styles into directive, consultative, collaborative
and delegating. The most effective and successful
leadership style was consultative.
The thought provoking and informative workshop
session was largely attended by the directors and
top management of DHA.

Heredity is nothing but stored environment. Luther Burbank

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GENERAL

Human Resource Management: DHA

Lt Col (R) Azam Amjad Malik

uman Resource Directorate has been
Dir Human Resources
established at DHA Head Office. The
of hiring/appointment of all type of staff/
purpose of this Directorate is to make
employees by any DHA Directorate.
optimum and best utilization of available manpower
and to induct best possible dynamic individuals To process all cases of appointment,
who could contribute towards enhancement of the
confirmation, resignation of DAEIs.
efficient working and efficacy of DHA.
Maintain & update TO&Es of all DHA
Departments.
The Charter of Duties assigned to HR Directorate
Recommend formulation and amendments in
are as follows: the HR Regulations/Policies/Service Rules.
Employment and hiring of employees.
Be member of all Boards for promotion/
Confirmation of all employees.
up-gradation/re-categorization
of
DHA
Posting/Transfer of all DHA employees.
employees.
Be part of all Boards formed for the purpose

DHA Administration Directorate

dministration Department DHA at Main office

looks after the day to day administration of
DHA and other administrative matters / task
assigned from time to time by the Administrator.
Some of the recently taken administrative actions
/ decision are as under:

Holding of Functions at Open Plot and

within Premises by DHA Residents:
SOPs have been formulated to streamline the
procedures for organizing functions by DHA
residents inside their houses or on open plots. SOPs
are available on DHA Website for information of
the residents. SOP on holding of functions in the
premises of DHA residents has been suspended for
3 months and will be discussed with ADR to see its
effect on residents.
Transfer of Mosque to Local Masjid
Committees:
11x Mosques (8 during February 2009 and 3

Brig (R) Saleem Abdullah

Dir Pers & Admin

during September 2011) have been transferred /

handed over to local Masjid Committees.
Award of Health Insurance Policy:
Contract for Health Insurance coverage of
DHA employees has been awarded to M/s Askari
Health General Insurance Company Ltd for the
period from 1st November 2012 to 31st October
2013. 3,066 DHA employees including their
spouses, children, parents and daily wagers will
benefit from this facility.
DHA City Dispensary:
A dispensary has been established at Jokhio
Goth DHA City. One male and one female
doctor and tw o paramedics visit the dispensary
twice a wee k. Ex-Commander 5 Corps visited
the site and appreciated the efforts of DHA for
maintaining a good Dispensary where free of
cost health facilities are provided to the locals.

Tragedy is when I cut my finger. Comedy is when you fall into an open sewer and die. Mel Brooks
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GENERAL

In the Line of Duty

afar Iqbal, a DHA Vigilance Field Inspector

sacrificed his life in line of duty during an
encounter with dacoits that took place in a
bungalow located at Khayaban-e-Bahria in DHA
Phase-VII.
According to the report, the residents of a
bungalow were being kept hostage by three dacoits
at Khyaban-e-Bahria. Nearest DHA vigilance
mobile was immediately dispatched which reached
the spot even before Police. Brave Field Inspector
Zafar Iqbal entered into the bungalow, encountered
a dacoit and over-powered him bare handed.
Meanwhile, another dacoit fired at the Field
Inspector. His body received nine bullets, including
one on his head he succumbed to his death. Zafar
Iqbal was retired Subedar of Pak army and was a
Field Inspector in DHA Vigilance. He has left behind
a widow and two children.

Administrator
DHA, Brig Aamer
Raza Qureshi said
that
Zafar
Iqbal
fought fearlessly with
the dacoits, showing
exemplary courage
and devotion solely to
protect the residents.
He said that the
rare act of valor and
chivalry displayed by
the Field Inspector is
a source of inspiration
Field Inspector Zafar
and pride for other
Iqbal, Shaheed
Vigilance staff. He
reiterated that DHA
Vigilance would continue to provide secure and
safe environment to its residents with professional
competence and dedication in future as well.

Bring Culprit to Justice

ilal Macdi son of Director Finance DHA

Jamal Macdi was kidnapped for ransom by
his friends, later he was brutally murdered.
The alleged criminals, Abu Bakar, Sagheer, and
Sagheers brother are all in the custody of the AntiViolent Crime Cell.
A large number of youngsters and students of
an elite school gathered at Press Club and held
a peaceful demonstration, demanding justice for
Bilal Macdi. The demand of demonstrators was to
take prompt action against the culprits and to set
fearful example so that nobody could commit such
a heinous and horrendous crime in future. They
expressed their solidarity and sympathy with the
bereaved family.

Protestors holding playcard at the Karachi Press Club.

Never stand begging for that which you have the power to earn. Miguel de Cervantes
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Charles Dickens

A Prolific Novelist of English Literature

By Narjis Sultan Sheriff, Asst PRO DHA

harles Dickens, an English
novelist, whose bicentenary
celebrations
are
being
cherished round the world, was born
on 7th Feb 1812. Dickens books
remain the corner stone of English
literature, as a prolific 19th century
author of short stories, plays, novels,
fiction and nonfiction; he became
The writer at
known the world over for his remarkable Charles Dickens
characters, his mastery of prose, and his
Birth Place
depictions of the social classes, moves
and values of his times.

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Some of his famous works including Bleak House, A

Christmas Carol, David Copperfield, Great Expectations,
No Thorough fare, Oliver Twist, The Battle of life, The
Pickwick Papers and many more fiction and nonfiction
writings are a valuable treasure in the world of English
Literature.
Extracts from some of his famous Novels.
Great Expectation
In the marshy mists of a village churchyard, a tiny
orphan boy named Pip is suddenly terrified by a shivering,
limping convict on the run. He was living with his sister

Pe

and
her
husband without any expectations. It
is only when he begins to visit a rich old woman, Miss
Havisham and her adopted niece that he begins to
hope for something better. When it is revealed that Pip
has inherited a large sum of money from a mysterious
benefactor on the condition that he moves to London
to become a gentleman, Pips adventure really begins.
Years later, a supremely arrogant young Pip boards the
coach to London where, by the grace of a mysterious
benefactor, he will join the ranks of the idle rich and
become a gentleman. Finally, in the luminous mists of
the village one evening, Pip meets Estella, his dazzlingly
beautiful tormentor, in a ruined garden and lays to rest
all the heartaches and illusions that his great expectations
have brought upon him.
Bleak House
Bleak House opens in a London shrouded by an all
pervading fog a fog that swirls about the Court of
Chancery, where the case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce lies
lost in endless litigation. This drawn out lawsuit over an
inheritance stands at the center of a scathing portrayal of
a moribund legal system and of a society permeated with
greed, deception, delusion, and guilt. Geoffery Tillotson
writes: Bleak House . is, all told, the finest literary work
the nineteenth century produced in England Dickens
was the supreme literary genius of his time.
Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist, a meek, mild young boy, is born in the
workhouse and spends his early years there until, finding
the audacity to ask for more food, he is made to leave.

Winners never quit and quitters never win. Anon

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Apprenticed to an undertaker by Mr Bumble, Oliver runs
away in desperation and falls in with Fagin and his gang
of thieves where he begins his new life in the criminal
underworld. With its terrifying evocation of the hypocrisy
of the wealthy and the depths to which poverty pushes the
human spirit, Oliver Twist is both a fascinating examination
of evil and a poignant moving novel for all times.
The Pickwick Papers
The Pickwick Papers is the remarkable first novel that
made its author famous and has remained one of the
best known books in the world. In it the inimitable Samuel
Pickwick, his well-fed body and unsinkable good spirits
clad in tights and gaiters, sallies forth through the noisy
streets of London and into the colorful country inns of rural
England for a picaresque series of sparkling encounters
with love and misadventure. The Pickwick Papers reels with
joyous fantasy, infectious good humor, and a touch of the
macabre a classic work that G.K. Chesterton called the
great example of everything that made Dickens great a
supreme masterpiece.

David Copperfield
Of all Dickenss novels, David Copperfield most
fervently embraces the comic delights, the tender warmth,
and the tragic horrors of childhood. It is our classic tale
of growing up, an enchanting story of a gentle orphan
discovering life and love in an indifferent adult world.
Persecuted by his wrathful stepfather, Mr. Murdstone;
deceived by his boyhood idol, the callous, charming
steerforth; driven into moral combat with the sniveling
clerk Uriah Heep; and hurled, pell-mell, into a blizzard
of infatuation with the adorably dim-witted Dora, he
survives the worst and the best with inimitable style,
his bafflement turning to self awareness and his unbridled
young heart growing ever more disciplined and true.
Although Dickens career as a novelist received
much attention, he produced hundreds of essays and
edited and rewrote hundreds of others submitted
to the various periodicals he edited. Dickens would
always be remembered as one of the finest novelist
of English literature.

Significance of Friday (Zohar) prayer in Islam

HAYYA ALLAL FALAH

version of this Hadith (Recorded by Al-Bukhari and

Muslim), the Prophet (Peace be upon him) said, we
will be the first to enter in Paradise (Recorded by
Muslim).

By Zafar Iqbal Amed

llah has blessed Muslims

with the best month (the
month of Ramadan) and
the best night (the Night of Qadar),
similarly he has guided them to the
best day of the week. This is all part
of the numerous bounties that Allah
has blessed the Ummah of Islam with.
The Friday prayer is one of the most important
acts of worship in Islam. The Prophet (Peace be
upon him) has described the wonderful blessings
and benefits that Allah has bestowed upon Muslims
through this magnificent act. The Messenger of
Allah (Peace be upon him) said, we are the best
(with respect to time) but the first (with respect to
excellence). Those other people who followed us
after it were the Jews tomorrow (Saturday) and the
Christians day after tomorrow (Sunday). In another

Abu Huraira reported that the Prophet (Peace be

upon him) said, The best day upon which the sun
rises is Friday on that day Hazrat Adam Alehsalam
was born and was entered into Paradise (Jannat) and
on that day he was expelled from Paradise. And the
hour (Qayiamat) will only be established on Friday
(Recorded by Muslim). Ibn Al-Arabi points out that the
matters mentioned are part of the superiority of Friday.
Hazrat Adam Alehsalam expulsion from Paradise is the
cause behind the existence of his descendents and of
the Prophets and Messengers sent after him. Islamic
scholars say that Hadis demonstrate the excellence
of Friday and point out the great events that have
occured on that day in order to encourage people to
do good deeds on Friday and save themselves from
Allah punishment

Prayer requires more of the heart than the tongue. Adam Clarke
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Develop your Imagination for Creative Living

By Lt Col (R) Syed Rafat Hussain Naqvi

he great key to success in any career is the

gift of creative imagination. It is an invaluable
practical asset. With it you may raise to any
height, without it you are doomed to mediocrity. The
lives of great men in any walk of life are characterized
by the exercise of this gift. An imaginative solution
involves courage as well as insight. You cannot get
ideas like that if you insist on remaining in a rut.
To be creative you must be dissatisfied with the
usual and mediocre, and willing to see new angles
and to cultivate a fresh and original attack on your
problems.
Originality is the key to success. Perhaps you
do not need to be violently different, but you need
to deviate from the norm in accordance with your
own talents, personality and perceptions. To deviate
successfully from the norm, it is first essential to know
your subject thoroughly.

of new ideas is facts in your particular line; these

are the concrete things upon which your imagination
can work to produce the crop of fresh ideas.
If the mind is well trained and well stocked the
pressure of responsibility will produce the right ideas.
It must be remembered, however, that so many
intuitions of genius have come at times of relaxation.
Mozart used to knock the billiards balls about by
himself and his tunes would come into his head.

If the mind is well trained and well

stocked the pressure of responsibility
will produce the right ideas. It must be
remembered, however, that so many
intuitions of genius have come at
If you want to create original ideas, you may
times of relaxation.
have to train yourself first to be a deviationist in
To attempt to be original without really knowing
your subject would be to risk the rebuke given by
a certain professor to his student after reading his
essay. Yes, he remarked, it is both new and
beautiful, but that which is new is not beautiful,
and that which is beautiful is not new. We must
first serve our apprenticeship. There is no way of
avoiding the preliminary hard work. Every artist must
sedulously sit at the feet of his great predecessors
and copy his models. Every musician must first work
on conventional lines. Then, when he knows what
he is doing he may deviate. It is along the line of
well-developed interest that imaginative inspiration
comes. Choose and know your field. Then sow it
with the seed of the crop you wish to reap. The seed

small things. Talk to your wife at breakfast instead of

reading the newspaper. Doubtless she will appreciate
the change and you have begun the day in a new
way. Go to work by a different route, eat at a fresh
place, and try some new kinds of food. Watch the
figures of speech you habitually use and try to alter
them for the better. Learn another language; there
is no shorter cut to new thinking. Learn to play an
instrument. This is all work that involves patience and
effort. But it will, if persisted in, give a zest and a new
outlook which could make you feel years younger
and give you almost a new life.
Be determined not to stay in a rut but to become a
constructive deviationist. You will not need to bother
about being original. Be yourself and you will be!

Dreams have only the pigmentation of fact. Djuna Barnes

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Dengue Awareness Note

Major (R)
Asif Khan

engue (pronounced DENGE-gay) can affect

anyone but tends to be more severe in people
with compromise immune systems. Dengue
hemorrhagic fever is a severe, often fatal. There is
no specific treatment for dengue. Prevention centers
on avoiding mosquito bites in areas where dengue
occurs or might occur and eliminating breeding sites.

fever. The illness can last up to 10

days, but complete recovery can take
as long as a month. Older children
and adults are usually sicker than young children.

What are the signs and symptoms of dengue

fever and dengue haemorrhagic fever?
Dengue fever usually starts suddenly with a high
fever, rash, severe headache, pain behind the eyes
and muscles and joint pain. The severity of the joint
pain has given dengue the name break bone fever.
Nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite are common. A
rash usually appears 3 to 4 days after the start of the

What is the treatment for dengue and dengue

haemorrhagic fever?
There is no specific treatment for dengue. Persons
with dengue fever should rest and drink plenty of
fluids. They should be kept away from mosquitoes for
the protection of others. Dengue hemorrhagic fever
is treated by replacing lost fluids. Some patients need
transformation to control bleeding.

How is dengue diagnosed?

Dengue is diagnosed by a blood test.

Cradle of Civilization

ulture is the cradle of civilization. In plain,

bread and butter English, culture may be
described as that which makes all facets of
life worth living. Hence, the vistas of culture need to
be envisaged. This becomes a social responsibility
for all those individuals who belong to professions
dealing with public service. Moreover, teachers,
lecturers, professors, psychologists, sociologists,
lawyers, scholars and educationists, in general, can
spearhead a community-centered movement to
generate an awareness of the aesthetics of culture,
which has been categorized as the Individual, the
community and society, at large.
In the true sense, culture is akin to a way of life of
a particular people living together in one place. The
culture of a society becomes apparent in the social
set-up through the habits and customs of its people.
Culture is the assembly of arts, customs and religious
beliefs. It is not enough that a society should be
governed by the right people; it must ensure that the

Faisal Dada
Associate Professor
DA College for Women
Phase-VIII

ablest intellectuals rise to the top. Without struggle,

a sense of balance is hard to maintain.
An interesting variation of culture was witnessed
by the whole community of English teachers,
representing the DHA Education Network. It was
the last day of the Subject Specialists Training in
which all DHA teachers participated. A movie show
was arranged at the Defence Central Library.
The teachers witnessed the breath-taking
spectacle of Gone with the Wind, for spectacle
it was! Although the movie extends to duration
of 04 hours, none of the teachers experienced
a single dull moment. Gone with the Wind is a
unique movie, having its origins in Southern United
States. A batch of over 70 teachers attended the
movie show which was a treat to watch on the
big screen. Above everything else, the hospitality
shown by the DHA Central Library management
was commendable.

Genius is I per cent inspiration and 99 per cent perspiration. Benjamin Franklin
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